Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K.
Orlando's original Thanksgiving morning 5K, now in its 37th year at Lake Eola downtown, where much of the field runs in costume. Proceeds go to Seniors First for Meals on Wheels and other programs for Central Florida seniors.
Distances and start times.
- 5K3.1 mi8:00 AM$40.00 - $50.00
- Tot Trot (free kids' runs)100 to 400 yards9:15 AM
- Virtual 5KRun it anywhereNo fixed start$40.00 - $50.00
What your entry includes.
- Cotton race T-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Virtual goodie bag by email, with the course map and athlete guide
Where and when.
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Venue
- Lake Eola Park
- Address
- 605 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801 Directions ↗
- Organizer
- Seniors First
The course.
The organizer has not posted the route on its website; entrants get the course map by email in a virtual goodie bag before race day. The 5K is billed as a non-competitive fun run: the top five men and top five women receive awards, no other times are recorded, and runners read their time off the display clock at the finish. The free Tot Trot for children covers 100 to 400 yards by age group, starting and finishing at the 5K finish line, and every finisher gets a ribbon.
Official information.
Getting there.
Pick up bibs and shirts at Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, on Saturday, November 21 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM); pickup is closed on Sunday, November 22. Bring a photo ID or Check-In Pass. Race-morning bib pickup and day-of registration open at 6:30 AM, costume judging starts at 7:00 AM by the Track Shack registration tent, and the turkey-call contest follows at 7:45 AM by the start and finish line. Parking is limited to side streets and nearby garages with hourly rates, including the Lake Eola garage at 133 E. Robinson St.
Details last checked on October 8, 2026 against Official race website. Dates, prices and entry status change - always confirm with the organizer before you enter.