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Where

Estero, FL

When

Thursday

November 26, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT  YOU  GET!

PREMIUM
SWAG

◉ High Quality Colorful Shirts

▲ Choice of Tank or Tee

✦ Huge Finisher Medals

▣ Tons of Post Race Food

★ Top 5 Age Group Awards

◆ Onsite Medal Engraving

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ELITE EVENTS
TRACKER

◎Live Track Participants

⌖Interactive Course Maps

Course Flyovers

✦Push Notifications

▣Splits & Results

▲Lifetime Stats

DOWNLOAD APP

MEDIA
COVERAGE

◎ Instagram Highlight Reels

Finisher Video

▣ Free Finisher Photos

✦ Professional Announcers

★ Event Highlight Videos

◆ Plus More!

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5K
STARTING AT

$49

FAMILY & GROUPS
STARTING AT

$46

Race Week Info

Packet pickup, parking, directions, and important Thanksgiving morning details for the Thanksgiving Day 5K at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.

Packet Pickup

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Fort Myers Early Packet Pickup

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Poke Fusion.

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Naples Early Packet Pickup

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Restore Hyper Wellness Naples.

Please do not call Restore Hyper Wellness with race questions.

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No Regular Race Day Packet Pickup

There will be no regular race day packet pickup. All runners must pick up their packets early. Someone else may pick up your packet for you if needed.

Emergency Race Day Pickup

Emergency race day pickup is available from 5:50 AM - 6:40 AM at Hertz Arena.

Directions

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Race Location

The event takes place at Hertz Arena, located at 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL 33928.

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Parking & Restrooms

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Parking

There is ample parking available at Hertz Arena, where the event starts and finishes.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available near the race start and finish area.

Arrive Early

Please arrive early enough to park, use the restroom, warm up, and get to the start line before the National Anthem and pre-race instructions begin at 6:50 AM. The race starts at 7:00 AM.

Athlete Guide (Released Race Week)

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Released Race Week

The athlete guide gets released the week of the event and includes important race day information, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.

Race Morning Reminder

Please review the athlete guide before arriving so you know where to go, when to arrive, and what to expect on Thanksgiving morning.

Course & Records

View Thanksgiving Day 5K course details and course records.

5K Course

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Interactive Course Map

Click below to view the interactive Thanksgiving Day 5K course map.

Open Interactive Course Map

Preview the course with a video flyover.

5K Course Flyover

Event Details

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What To Expect

Join us for the Thanksgiving Day 5K at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. This Thanksgiving tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and friends for a fun and festive holiday morning event.

Fast & Scenic Course

The course features a flat and fast route around Hertz Arena and surrounding roads, making it great for both competitive runners and casual participants.

Included With Entry

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Premium Race Experience

Entry includes premium race perks such as colorful shirts, finisher swag, live tracking, media coverage, and a fun Thanksgiving morning race atmosphere.

Tech Shirts & Cotton Tanks

Shirt sizes and styles are available on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup. The size selected during registration does not guarantee availability.

Finisher Medal Or Finisher Bag

Runners get to choose between a finisher medal or a finisher bag. Depending on where you finish, all options may not be available.

Course Records

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Thanksgiving Day 5K Course Records

Select gender and age group below to view the official Thanksgiving Day 5K course records.

5K Course Records

Female

10 & Under 11-14 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+

Male

10 & Under 11-14 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+

Overall

Overall

Swag & Awards

Premium race swag, finisher options, and awards for the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K.

Tech Shirts & Tanks

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Shirt Options

Participants receive a high-quality colorful shirt option, with a choice of a tech shirt or cotton tank.

Sizes & Availability

Shirt sizes and styles are first come, first served. Arriving early at packet pickup gives you the best chance of receiving your preferred size and style.

Finisher Medal Or Bag

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Choose Your Finisher Item

Finishers get to choose between a finisher medal or a finisher bag after completing the race.

Availability

Depending on where you finish, all finisher item options may not be available.

Medal Engraving

Onsite medal engraving will be available at the event.

Awards

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Finisher Item

All runners will receive a finisher medal or finisher bag.

Tracking, Results & Photos

Follow runners live, view results, and access Thanksgiving Day 5K race day media from Hertz Arena.

Live Tracking App

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Elite Events Tracker App

The Elite Events Tracker App allows friends and family to follow participants during the Thanksgiving Day 5K.

Track A Runner

Download the app, select the Thanksgiving Day 5K, then search by participant name or bib number.

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Live Results

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Real-Time Results

Live splits and results are available through the Elite Events Tracker App as participants finish the race.

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Professionally Chip-Timed

The Thanksgiving Day 5K is a professionally chip-timed 5K run and walk at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.

Lifetime Stats

Participants can also access lifetime stats through Elite Events after the race.

View Lifetime Stats

Photos & Videos

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Free Finisher Photos

The Thanksgiving Day 5K includes free finisher photos as part of the premium race experience. Please allow a few days for photos to be edited, processed, and uploaded after the event.

Finisher Video & Highlight Coverage

Race day media may include finisher video, Instagram highlight reels, and event highlight videos. Please allow a few days after the race for videos to be processed and posted.

Hotels & Estero Experience

Make the Thanksgiving Day 5K part of your Thanksgiving morning tradition at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.

Hotels

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Stay Near The Race

The race takes place at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Staying nearby can make Thanksgiving morning easier and more convenient.

Race Location

Hertz Arena
11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL 33928

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Thanksgiving Tradition

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Thanksgiving Morning Event

Join the Thanksgiving Day 5K at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida for a fun holiday morning race with family, friends, runners, and walkers.

Start Your Holiday Active

Start Thanksgiving Day with a festive 5K experience before heading off to enjoy the rest of your holiday traditions.

Things To Do

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Enjoy Estero & Southwest Florida

After the race, enjoy the Estero and Southwest Florida area with shopping, restaurants, beaches, parks, and family-friendly attractions nearby.

Make Memories

Bring family or friends, run or walk together, and make the Thanksgiving Day 5K part of your holiday tradition.

At Elite Events, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our finisher medals and race shirts, but also on our commitment to giving back to the community. Annually, we donate thousands of dollars to local school groups, making a tangible impact on the lives of our local students. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you are actively supporting our future generation. Your registration makes a difference!