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Tamarac’s 44th Annual Turkey Trot Takes Flight: Gobble Up the Early Bird Registration for the Thanksgiving 5K

by Agrippina Fadel September 24, 2024

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Tamarac’s Annual Turkey Trot is back for the 44th year, and the early bird registration is now open.

Held on Thursday, November 28, at 7:30 a.m., the Thanksgiving 5K race starts at 77th St. on Pine Island Road, follows east on 75th, north on 80th, loops back to Pine Island Road, then south to the finish line at City Hall. The course is flat and fast, with many corners through the Woodmont community. Packet pick-up begins at 6:30 a.m. at Tamarac City Hall.

The registration fee is $25 until October 13, $30 before November 17, and $35 after November 18 until the race sells out. Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, November 27, unless sold out before.

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The 43rd Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot {Courtesy City of Tamarac}

The first 2,000 participants receive a commemorative medal and a T-shirt. The first three overall finishers based on Gun Time get trophies, in addition to winners for first, second, and third place in each age group based on Net Time. Awards are presented at Tamarac City Hall after the race.

Turkey Trot donations benefit the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Tamarac, which uses them to fund youth program grants, scholarships, park equipment, and recreation events.

Like last year, runners can take advantage of a special bundle offer: register for the Tamarac Turkey Trot and the Fort Lauderdale Jingle Bell Jog together by October 13 for only $45.

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The 43rd Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot {Courtesy City of Tamarac}

The Jingle Bell Jog is the annual Christmas Eve race on Sunday, December 24, at 8 a.m. at 3000 East Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Participants can register for the shorter “Elf Dash” for $20, starting at 9:15 a.m.

All runners receive a Santa Suit and a pair of Jingle Bells to tie to their running shoes. The race takes the runners on A1A along Fort Lauderdale Beach. All finishers receive a holiday-themed medal.

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Agrippina Fadel

Agrippina Fadel grew up in Siberia and received her master's in journalism from Tyumen State University. A resident of Florida for over 10 years, she also works as a marketing and communication specialist at a local university.