Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run Hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:15 AM, in Palmetto (600 US-41 HWY). Distances: 5K. Entry from $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after November 18.
Course and race notes
Join us at the Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run Hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa!
Bringing the communities of Palmetto and Bradenton together in this beautiful morning run, make sure to be there Thanksgiving morning for the. FIRST EVER DE SOTO BRIDGE CLOSURE.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 18 (in 11 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Aug 1, 2026
Race day in Palmetto
Weather
77° / 58°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bradenton 5 Ese, FL (6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:59 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 16 minutes after sunrise.
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
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Riviera Dunes Dockside restaurant0.3 mi
- Burger King quick bite0.5 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.6 mi
- Wendy's quick bite0.6 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Check prices at SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront →
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: 9th St West Motel
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Baxter's Motel
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton - Near the Gulf
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Check prices at Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton - Near the Gulf →
Hotels on the map
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