19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 2:30 AM EST
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A spirited Thanksgiving Day 5K tradition in Vero Beach, supporting local families and featuring an iconic 25-foot inflatable turkey.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- All Genders Welcome
From the organizer
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
Shirt