19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K - 2026 Trot Against Poverty 5k
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Get ready to shake your tail feathers at the 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K, the Treasure Coast’s largest and most spirited Thanksgiving tradition! Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely jog, or gathering the family for a festive walk, this event welcomes all ages and paces. Join thousands of trotters and don’t miss a photo with Turkey Tom, our iconic 25-foot inflatable turkey! Every step you take supports United Against Poverty, helping local families build brighter, more stable futures. Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, energy, and community and make it a tradition worth running back to. PACKET PICKUP: Pre-race Packet Pickup will take place on Tuesday (11/24) and Wednesday (11/25) from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM at United Against Poverty's IRC Campus (1400 27th St Vero Beach, FL 32960) CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS RACE T-SHIRT: The much coveted Trot Race Shirts will be available to the first 1,800 registrants. Don't wait, sign up early! AWARDS: Overall Male & Female Masters (40+) Male & Female Fastest Stroller Male and Female Top 3 Males & Females in each age group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Non-Binary Overall
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Vero Beach, FL, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Vero Beach, FL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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