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

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19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K

19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K

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