Turkey Day 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Sanford (600 E 1st Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 8.
Course and race notes
The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K in Sanford, Florida is back!!
Seminole County's largest Thanksgiving Day fun run is open to all participants - competitive runners, joggers and walkers as a great annual tradition for all families and friends.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 8 (tomorrow)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jul 10, 2026
Race day in Sanford
Weather
75° / 57°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Sanford, FL (0.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:56 AM – 5:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
40 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- The Grateful Cow quick bite0.1 mi
- Negril Spice restaurant0.1 mi
- Moon's Subs restaurant0.2 mi
- The Sanford Station Bar & Grub restaurant0.2 mi
40 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi12 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: First Street Station
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Higgins House Bed and Breakfast
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Florida hotel
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Park Place Inn, Cottages, & Catering
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Best Western Plus Sanford
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
More places on the map
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