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14 Great Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving Fun Runs for Kids in Miami and South Florida

Begin your holiday in stride at Turkey Trot Miami. Photo courtesy of the event
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11/12/24 - By Charlotte B

Turkey trots and Thanksgivng fun runs in South Florida are a festive, healthy, and fun way for families to kick off the holiday season. These family-friendly races welcome runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, offering a great opportunity to get moving together before (or after) the big holiday feast.

From scenic 5K routes to shorter fun runs, these South Florida and Miami turkey trots provide an atmosphere of music, costumes, and turkey-dressed mascots cheering on participants that are guaranteed to get you into the Thanksgiving spirit. We have rounded up 14 of these great, low-cost, family-friendly races taking place throughout South Florida this Thanksgiving break.

So limber up, stretch out, and take to the streets as a family before you feast. See websites for registration information and potential weather-related postponements.

Looking for more fun, family activities during Thanksgiving break? Check our Event Calendar for all the best Miami and South Florida family events!

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Kids are always welcome at the Palm City Turkey Trot. Photo courtesy of the event
Kids are always welcome at the Palm City Turkey Trot. Photo courtesy of the event

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Turkey Trots in Miami and South Florida

Delray Beach Turkey Trot 5K

Delray Beach
Saturday, November 23, 2024
The annual Delray Beach Turkey Trot 5K takes participants through one of the most scenic 5K routes in the United States. All participants will receive a commemorative race bib with RFID timing chip, event shirt, and custom finisher medal. READ MORE

Hialeah Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Food Drive

Hialeah—FREE
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Get ready to run for a cause this Thanksgiving season. This family-friendly event combines fitness and giving back to the community. Lace up your running shoes for a three-mile fun run or a one-mile walk and help support Feeding South Florida.  READ MORE

Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot

Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot is a Broward County tradition, attracting more than 3,300 participants annually, including runners, joggers, and walkers. ​ Featuring a 5k run/walk race, the course runs along beautiful and scenic A1A, Fort Lauderdale’s iconic beach road. READ MORE

Levis JCC Turkey Trot 5K

Boca Raton
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk has become a local tradition. On “Turkey Day,” Thursday, November 28, the whole family is invited to run, walk, or trot. The race also features a Youth 1 Mile Fun Run. READ MORE

Miramar Turkey Trot

Miramar
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The community is invited to the City of Miramar's second annual Turkey Trot, taking place Thanksgiving morning.  READ MORE

Palm City Turkey Trot 5K Run

Palm City
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Gather with friends and family on Thanksgiving morning at Palm City Presbyterian Church for the 13th annual Palm City Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. READ MORE

Pelican Yacht Club Turkey Trot 5K

Fort Pierce
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Pelican Yacht Club is opening its doors to the public in this event to support Jaycee Park and the running community. Start your morning off right, with a trot and toast. During the race, runners experience the beauty of South Hutchinson Island as they trot through neighborhoods before getting to Ocean Boulevard. READ MORE

Southernmost Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Rooster Romp

Key West
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Gather your flock for the second annual Southernmost Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Rooster Romp, with proceeds benefiting Reef Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem. READ MORE

Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K

Tamarac
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Registration is open for one of South Florida’s most cherished Thanksgiving Day traditions—the 44th annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K Run. Since its inception in 1980, this Thanksgiving morning race has been a tradition for Tamarac residents, neighbors and friends, who gather to kick off their holiday weekend with fun and fitness. READ MORE

Town of Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot 5K

Palm Beach
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The turkey trot is an annual race on the island of Palm Beach. This fun, healthy, and family-friendly event includes a chip-timed 5K race and a Kids Drumstick Dash. The event also features music, children's activities, raffle prizes, and snacks and beverages. READ MORE

Turkey Trot 5K at Hawks Cay

Duck Key
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Start Thanksgiving Day the right way—by giving back. Participate in the Hawks Cay Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk through the islands of Duck Key or virtually. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Relay for Life—American Cancer Society. READ MORE

Turkey Trot Miami

Miami
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Turkey Trot Miami offers family fun for all runners, joggers, and walkers with a distance for every age and pace. The 5K, 10K, and Thanksgiving-themed finish festival are all centrally located within Tropical Park. Even the tiniest of turkeys can race. Register your little ones (ages 2-9) to take to their own course this Thanksgiving. READ MORE

Gobble Wobble Turkey Trot Miami

Key Biscayne
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Kick off your Thanksgiving weekend with a fun and festive run at the Gobble Wobble Turkey Trot in Key Biscayne. This small-group run, limited to 15-20 participants per wave, offers a relaxed environment for all ages and paces. READ MORE

5k Hog Trot

Key West
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Recover from a big Thanksgiving meal by taking part in the 30th annual 5K Hog Trot. Proceeds benefit The Florida Keys SPCA, dedicated to protecting animals in need throughout the Keys and providing them with a safe, loving environment. READ MORE

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