Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Turkey Trot for the Twig

Venice, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $45 now and rises to $55 after Nov 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Turkey Trot for the Twig

This race benefits children in the foster care system through a local nonprofit, so the crowd skews toward families with a purpose behind their morning. The course runs through Legacy Park, near the historic train depot, which gives the start area a bit of character. Post-race there is a celebration on site.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at The Twig on Pinebrook Road, or you can pick up race morning at Legacy Park before the start. Both options are available, so there is flexibility depending on how your Thanksgiving week shapes up.

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Turkey Trot for the Twig 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2025

414finishers

18:18winner

37:57median

1:09:48cutoff

Top 3: Kenneth Mangles (18:18) · Jack Wolfe (20:26) · Luca Cassani (20:56)

The Turkey Trot for the Twig has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/21/2026 08:00$45

Going for a Time?

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Turkey Trot for the Twig

Will I finish last at the Turkey Trot for the Twig?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:48, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Turkey Trot for the Twig a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 414 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turkey Trot for the Twig?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:18 while the median finisher took 37:57. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.