Track Shack

Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K Presented by HUB

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Lake Eola Park
227 N. Eola Dr.
Orlando, FL 32801

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Date & Time

Nov 27, 2025
8:00 AM EST

Location

Lake Eola Park
227 N. Eola Dr.
Orlando, FL 32801

Distances

5K, Free Kids' Run

Event Swag

  • T-Shirt
  • Finisher medal

Entry Fees

In Person or Virtual. Processing fees will apply.

$35 Through September 7
$40 September 8 - November 15
$45 November 16-26
$50 Race day

17 & under and 65 & over $10 OFF

Receive 15% off when you register 3 or more participants online under one transaction. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
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About This Event

A Thanksgiving tradition now in its 36th year. Join us at beautiful Lake Eola bright and early Thanksgiving morning and burn some calories before you feast! Participate as over 4,500 runners, joggers and walkers, many dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving themed hats, hit the course for a morning of fun in this “Race to End Senior Hunger” and raise money for Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in our community.

Share your pics! #TurkeyTrotOrlando

Event Highlights

Finisher Medal 
Cozy Cotton Tee
Best Costume Contest
Best Turkey Call
Oldest Participant Award
FREE Tot Trot

Event Schedule

Thursday, November 27, 2025
7:00 AM: Costume judging begins by Track Shack Registration tent
7:45 AM: Turkey Call judging begins by Start/Finish Line
8:00 AM: 5K (3.1 miles)
9:15 AM: FREE Tot Trot 

Event Swag

T-Shirt

Finisher medal

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Beneficiary

Thank you for supporting us in this race to end senior hunger!  Proceeds from the Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k benefit Seniors First, Inc. a 501(c) 3 non-profit agency dedicated to helping low income, older adults who are struggling to remain independent at home. It focuses on enhancing the quality of life for Central Florida seniors through nutrition and support services. Programs include Meals on Wheels, Neighborhood Lunch with Transportation, In-Home Care, Guardianship and Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank. For more information, visit www.seniorsfirstinc.org

Special Prizes

• Best Costume Contest: 7:00 AM judging begins by Track Shack Registration tent (Best Group, Best Couple, Best Individual)
• Best Turkey Call: 7:45 AM judging begins by Start/Finish Line
• Oldest Participant: Trophy will be presented at Award Ceremony following race

Awards

Top 5 male and top 5 female participants will receive awards. No other times will be recorded. The Turkey Trot 5K is designed as a non-competitive, non-scored, fun, festive holiday event; be sure to look at the display clock when you finish.

FREE Tot Trot

Kids' runs are free for all children. Distances range from 100 yards to 400 yards and children will be placed in age appropriate groups. Registration available on race week. The Kids’ Runs start and finish at the finish line.  All finishers receive a ribbon.

Turkey Trot 5K course map

Turkey Trot 5K Additional Info

Entry Fees
All entry fees and registrations are non-refundable. 

Bib Swap
Do not swap your bib. Bib swaps are strictly prohibited. Individuals who are found swapping bibs will be removed from the results and/or will have their registration voided.

Transferring Your Registration to a New Participant
We allow transfers to new participants for a $15 transfer fee (plus processing fees).

How to Transfer:

  1. Log in to your participant account (or create one if you don’t have one).
  2. Click “YOUR REGISTRATIONS.”
  3. Select “VIEW REGISTRATION” for the event you want to transfer.
  4. At the bottom right-hand side, click “REGISTRATION OPTIONS.”
  5. Choose “TRANSFER.”
  6. Enter the name and email address of the person receiving your registration.
  7. Choose whether you want to pay the fee or pass the fee to the new participant.

Important: The transfer is not complete until the new participant accepts the registration.
Deadline: Transfers must be completed before bib pickup begins.

Bandits/Non-Registered Participants on Course
Individuals who participate in our events but who are not properly registered are strictly prohibited and will be ejected from the course. Please do not participate if you are not properly registered; you will disrupt the event for individuals who have taken the appropriate steps to register properly.

Pick up your bib number and race t-shirt at Track Shack (1104 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803). Photo ID or Check-In Pass is required for bib pickup. All participants will receive a virtual goodie bag via email with everything you need for a smooth race day, including: course map, athlete guide, special offers and race promotions.

Saturday, Nov. 22: 
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
Monday, Nov. 24 – Wednesday, Nov. 26: 
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bib pickup also available at the race beginning at 6:30 AM

Picking Up for Others/Group Pick Ups
Participants may pick up on behalf of others by presenting a copy of the participant's photo ID or Check-In Pass.

If you’re picking up for 3 or more participants, please bring a reusable bag.

If you are picking up for a group larger than 10, please contact us at info@trackshack.com 24 hours prior to pick up to speed up number pick up.

Pickup Up Bib Numbers After Race and Shirt Exchanges
We do not reserve runner amenities for individuals who do not pick up prior to the race. However, you may go to Track Shack to see if there are any leftover tees. In addition, if you would like to exchange a size you may go to the store to see if available and exchange accordingly. Availability and sizing not guaranteed. 

Directions
Lake Eola Park
227 N Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801 

Parking
Limited parking along side streets and area parking garages where hourly rates apply.

Lake Eola – Parking Garage
133 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801

Athletes With Disabilities (AWD)
Track Shack is committed to creating welcoming and accessible events for Athletes With Disabilities whenever possible. If you are an AWD and would like to participate in a Track Shack event, please email info@trackshack.com so our team can discuss potential accommodations based on your individual needs.

While accommodations cannot be guaranteed, each request is reviewed thoughtfully on an event-by-event basis to determine what support may be available.

Wheelchair Athletes
Wheelchair participants are welcome to compete using either a push-rim wheelchair or a handcycle. All wheelchair athletes must wear a helmet.

  • Push-rim wheelchair athletes are eligible for awards, presented to the top overall male, female, and nonbinary/genderqueer finishers.
  • Handcycle athletes will compete in an exhibition category, are not eligible for awards, and must remain behind the lead cyclist for safety purposes.

Be sure to wear your bib number on the front using all four pins so that it's visible to photographers. Visit www.bbactionphoto.com to view and purchase race day photos. Participants will be notified by email when photos are ready for viewing!

Runners and walkers that would like to support Seniors First but are unable to attend on race day may participate by joining our virtual race. 

Bib Pickup OR Shipping
Participants can pick up their packets at Track Shack (Nov. 22-26). Shipping is available for those who wish to have the race packet mailed to their home. Packets will be shipped starting the week of November 16. Domestic shipping only.

How to Participate
Run or walk anytime!

Share Your Experience
Post your virtual race photo, tag Track Shack and use hashtag #TrackShackVirtual and #TurkeyTrotOrlando
- Instagram @orlandotrackshack
- Facebook @TrackShackRun 

Baby carriers, backpacks, skates, scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited. The use of headphones is discouraged. 

Weather Safety
Races are held rain or shine. Track Shack Events (TSE) may delay, shorten, cancel, alter any event or course or delay the start time due to weather or for any other reasons within or not within the control of TSE. 

In the event of extreme weather conditions, TSE, as advised by the Police and Fire/EMS Departments, reserves the right to cancel the race without advance notice. Should this be necessary, participants will receive event amenities. As event decisions are made, communication will be issued through the any of following methods: text, email, website and/or social media. 

All entry fees are non-refundable, and may not be deferred toward a future event. 

Event Alert System
A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on the weather, as well as other conditions.

All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.

Event Alert System table:

ALERT LEVEL EVENT CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
EXTREME EVENT CANCELLED / EXTREME AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS PARTICIPATION STOPPED /FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION
HIGH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS SLOW DOWN/ OBSERVE COURSE / FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION / CONSIDER STOPPING
MODERATE LESS THAN IDEAL SLOW DOWN / BE PREPARED FOR WORSENING CONDITIONS
LOW GOOD CONDITIONS ENJOY THE EVENT / BE ALERT

Course Cut Off Times
We are committed to providing access for runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes in our events. However, we must institute course time limits to adhere to municipal requirements. Participants must be able to maintain a 15 minute per mile pace. Participants who are unable to maintain that pace will be directed on to the sidewalk by race officials. Those who finish outside of the time limit may not be recorded as official finishers and may not receive full on-course support from Aid Stations and traffic personnel. 

Stroller Policy
Safety for all participants is our first priority and we are happy to permit strollers for a fun family outing. With thousands of runners and walkers sharing the road, this event is not a place for speed with a stroller. The policy below will help keep our youngest and oldest participants safe and having fun.

  • Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage.
  • Stroller/jogger operators may walk/jog no faster than 12 minute per mile, a safe operating speed. If your speed goes faster than 12 minutes per mile pace, you may be disqualified.
  • Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners. Stroller/Joggers can tip easily and cannot turn quickly. Please do not weave through packs of runners. 

Strollers are strictly prohibited at the following races:

  • OUC Orlando Half Marathon
  • AdventHealth Corporate 5K
  • U Can Finish 5 Mile
  • Winter Park Road Race 10K

Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed on race courses.

Bandits/Non-Registered Participants on Course
Individuals who participate in our events but who are not properly registered are strictly prohibited and will be ejected from the course. Please do not participate if you are not properly registered; you will disrupt the event for individuals who have taken the appropriate steps to register properly.

Be a part of your favorite Track Shack running events and cheer on the thousands of athletes as they race to the finish line. Make a difference in the Central Florida running community by signing up to be a Track Shack Volunteer! Track Shack Events staff provides race day instruction on these volunteer duties.

Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older.

Sign Up!
Email volunteer@trackshack.com 

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