Florence Turkey Trot 5K
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Event details
The 13th Annual Florence Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk held on November 27, 2025 in Florence, SC (29501). The event is under new ownership by Simply Timing. The start and finish are at Briggs Elementary School, 1012 Congaree Dr., Florence. The schedule includes a separate free kids dash after the 5K.
Distances
- 5K run/walk
- Kids dash (Gobbler Kids' Dash), free
Course, amenities, awards and charity
The course winds through the neighborhoods surrounding Briggs Elementary School. The course is stroller and pet friendly. Hot chocolate and coffee are provided before and after the event to participants and spectators by Greenwood Baptist Church. 5K participants will receive a race shirt while supplies last; finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
Awards for the 5K include Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Masters Male and Female, and Top 3 Male and Female in each age group. Age groups are: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. The event supports the McLeod Health Guest House, which provides reduced-rate overnight stays for out-of-town patient families and is funded by donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.