Turkey Trots in Pensacola have become a Thanksgiving tradition, bringing families and friends together. These runs offer participants a change to burn off some pre-feast calories and work up an appetite while supporting local charities and community cases. Here are 2 Turkey Trots in Pensacola to kick off the holiday season.
Best Turkey Trots in Pensacola
2024 Pensacola Turkey Trot
The Pensacola Turkey Trot has been voted one of the best 5K courses in Pensacola. Start off Thanksgiving Day, run through the heart of Downtown Pensacola and celebrate afterwards with a drink of your choice. You have permission to bring your own drink of choice to celebrate after the event. The Pensacola Turkey Trot starts and finishes in front of Seville Square and the post-race party will be held at Seville Square. Food and refreshments are provided for participants after the race.
Race Day: November 28th
Location: Seville Square
Time: Registration 6:30 – 7:30am, race begins at 8am
Parking: Plenty of street parking, but city rules are enforced
Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot – Trot for Thought
The Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot, Trot for Thought 5K, takes place along Pensacola Beach on Thanksgiving morning. Proceeds from the run benefit brain cancer research and the Preston Robert Tisch Tumor Center at Duke University. This event is fun, competitive and family-friendly and offers a trot for both kids and adults. There is also a costume contest, so wear your best costume to win!
Race Day: November 28th
Location: 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk Pensacola Beach, FL
Time: Registration Kids Turkey Dash – 8am; 5k Turkey Trot 8:30am
Parking: Parking available at Casino Beach
