EVENTS
5K RUN/WALK
$25
November 28, 2024
7:30AM EST
(Price increases after November 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EST)
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by November 12, 2024.
LOCATION
2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901 US
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Fort Myers Track Club, in partner with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, is hosting our 45th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. The 5K course will start and finish at Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Downtown Fort Myers. For years, this fun-filled family event has been an annual holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, hosting thousands of visitors from over 34 states in 2024. This event and its beautiful location is a great way to kick-off the Thanksgiving Holiday. For those unable to travel to wonderful Fort Myers, we also provide the option to participate remotely.
REGISTRATION FEES* (No Race Day Registration):
Adult: $25 thru Nov. 20 | $30 Nov. 21-27
Youth: $15 thru Nov. 20 | $20 Nov. 21-27
Tot Trot: $5 (100yd dash) 6 & Under
The deadline to register online and be guaranteed a shirt size is November 18, 2024. Shirts will be available for the first 3800 registered participants. An inventory is set for all shirt sizes, once your shirt size is selected, there will be no exchange in size. Two things that will ensure you receive your shirt and size choice: (1) DO NO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER (2) PLAN TO ATTEND AN EARLY PACKET PICK-UP. Shirts are unisex sizing. There is a specific inventory of shirts, once this runs out, participants must choose another size.
Entry fee is discounted 20% for all Fort Myers Track Club Members.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RACE DAY EVENT SCHEDULE:
LOCATION: Edison and Ford Winter Estates | 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
PACKET PICK-UP: Starting at 6:00 AM (@ the tent)
START: 5k Run/Walk - 7:30 AM
START: Tot Trot – 8:45 AM (approximate time, after 5k)
Awards: NO AWARD CEREMONY race day. Awards will be available for pick-up on Friday, November 29th at Fleet Feet (DIRECTIONS) during operating hours.
PROCEEDS
Proceeds for the Annual Turkey Trot 5K will benefit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Preservation Fund and the Fort Myers Track Club a 501 (c)(3) and its Youth Scholarship program.
EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES
“You can make a difference by contributing to the preservation of the historic artifacts, structures, and legacies of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Our Preservation Fund supports all aspects of our historic site. Your gift will ensure that our site will be preserved for generations to come, support innovative new programs and exhibits, allow us to conserve our celebrated collections, and much more!”
FORT MYERS TRACK CLUB
Every year the Fort Myers Track Club awards one or more deserving high school seniors a scholarship. It was named the FMTC Billy Shevach Scholarship in memory of Billy and the generosity of the Shevach family.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
A QR code for quick registration will be provided at each pre-race packet pick-up. Please BRING YOUR PHONE to register when paying by credit card.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
ADDRESS: 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 209, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (Directions)
TIME: 11am-5pm
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Address: 2350 McGregor Blvd. (Directions)
Time: 12pm-5pm
WHAT YOU GET
All participants registered prior to November 11, 2024 will receive a UNISEX race-specific cotton short-sleeve t-shirt. Shirt availability and sizing beyond this date will not be guaranteed. All participants are encouraged to register early and attend one of the three pre-race packet pick-up dates.
Tot Trotters also receive a cotton t-shirt and Thanksgiving activity pack.
REFERRALS REFUNDS
- Sign-up for the Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with a unique URL link to share with your friends and family.
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When you have received 5 referrals and friends & family register by utilizing your unique URL, you will receive $20 credited back. An additional 5 referrals will result in a full refund of your individual registration.
PARKING
INTERACTIVE PARKING MAP
MAKE THE DAY SPECIAL!
Participant Uploads
Please share your Turkey Trot 5K experience with other participants. After participant results are uploaded, participants may return to their results page, upload and tag their photos. You can also tag and share your race photos on Instagram #FMTCTurkey.
Teams
Participants may create or join a team. Teams are for social purposes only and will not be scored, but we would love to see how large these groups get. Top 3 teams will be recognized at the start of the race and in race communications following the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Strictly Prohibited
Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller blades, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets are strictly prohibited. Baby joggers are allowed but participants must start and remain at the back of the runners/walkers, thereby not interfering (passing, swerving between) with the other participants.
Heat Warning
Temperatures/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluid (non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light-colored clothing.
CHIP TIMING
This event will be timed with the ChronoTrack Bib Tag Technology. Your Timing Strip is attached to your race number. Do not remove this tag, fold or wrinkle your race number. Do not cover your race number (Tag) with a jacket. Simply pin all four corners to the FRONT of your running shirt.
Gobble, Gobble, GO!
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