The Coffee Pot Turkey Trot - Presented by North Shore Elementary
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:45 AM, in Saint Petersburg (200 35th Ave NE). Distances: 5K. Entry from $48.
Course and race notes
The 2026 COFFEE POT TURKEY TROT 5K is a family-friendly, timed 5K looping around St. Petersburg’s Coffee Pot Bayou on Thanksgiving morning.
Returning for its 10th year the event is a beloved tradition for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$48
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jun 8, 2026
Race day in Saint Petersburg
Weather
75° / 61°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 16% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg, FL (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 45 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
8 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Tour de Pizza restaurant0.2 mi
- Ciccio's California restaurant0.3 mi
- Menchie's ice cream0.3 mi
- Westshore Pizza quick bite0.4 mi
20 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
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)46 within 3 mi64 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Kentucky Motel
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Rusty Anchor Motel
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Landmark Motel
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Brightwaters Towers
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Empress Motel
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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