Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026

Description

Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's "28th Annual Turkey Trot" presented by Southern Oxygen & Welding Supply and hosted by Florida SouthWestern State College!

Come join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. This family-friendly 5K event is located on the scenic campus of FSW College, Punta Gorda Campus. This event has been a beloved tradition for friends, family and fitness enthusiasts for over 28 years - and the only race where you can chase a Bicycle Riding Turkey! Join us as we wobble before we gobble!

Proceeds and donations for this event go to help bring affordable housing solutions and the dream of homeownership to families in Charlotte County. We couldn't do it without you!!

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Important Information:

Youth Registration: Ages 3 & Under - Free (If race shirt & finisher medal are wanted, please sign up under Fun Walk and pay the youth fee of $30. Kids 3 and under DO NOT RECEIVE A BIB)

Ages 4-14 years - Only $30 (Price will be adjusted at checkout)

All participants will receive a finisher medal and race shirt (if registered by the deadline) Race Shirt Deadline is Sunday, October 25th, 2026

Age Group Awards are awarded to the top three male and female participants in each age group below:

Male / Female 9yr & Under Male/ Female 45-49 years

Male / Female 10 - 14 years Male / Female 50-54 years

Male / Female 15-19 years Male / Female 55-59 years

Male / Female 20-24 years Male / Female 60-64 years

Male / Female 25-29 years Male / Female 65-69 years

Male / Female 30-34 years Male / Female 70-74 years

Male / Female 35-39 years Male / Female 75-79 years

Male / Female 40-44 years Male / Female 80 & Over

Overall Awards will be awarded to top male and female in the following divisions:

Overall Masters 40+ Grand Masters 50+ Senior Grand Masters 60+ Veteran Masters 70+ Youth 14 & Under

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

June 1st - October 25th - Registration Price $40

October 25th, 11:59 PM - Shirt Deadline / No Race Shirt Offered After This Date; Price Increases

October 26th - November 25th, 12:00 PM - Registration price $45

November 25th at NOON (12:00 PM) - Online Registration Closes

November 26th - Day of Registration Price $50

November 24th & 25th - Early Packet Pick-up from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Office, 1750 Manzana Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

November 26th - Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration from 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM - FSW College Charlotte Campus, Building O Cafeteria, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Please note that FSW College has a no pet, no smoking policy. We appreciate your cooperation in following their guidelines.

**RACE REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-DEFERRABLE**

Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group