Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ultra Ultras Turkey Trot 5k | 3.1 Miles | 8:00 AM | $40.00 | Pace band → |
| VOLUNTEER | – | 6:00 AM | $0.00 | |
| Free Kids run (9 & under) (20yds to 400yds, by age) - NO SHIRTS! | – | 9:15 AM | $0.00 |
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About this race
*this is an easy 5k on a paved path with small section of grass. Not a trail race!
Ultra Ultras is excited to bring you the 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and kids fun run in Lake Wales Nov 26th 2026 @ 8am! @ Lake Wailes park
After your run enjoy pumpkin pancakes with us and your friends, family, and everyone else that's up early to run on Thanksgiving Day!
This is a Fun-Run so come in your fastest running outfit or in full Turkey Costume!
Shirt sizes limited if registered after Nov 6th!
Race Shirts & Medals guaranteed to 1st 400 registered!
DONATIONS:
The schools with the most runners in the 5k event will receive donations toward their cross-country programs (if no school cross-country team then towards physical education class or equivalent)!
The student will select a school when picking up their bib.
1st most students - $500
2nd most students - $250
3rd most students - $150
4th most students - $100
FOOD:
Hot grilled PUMPKIN PANCAKES for all participants after the race! Starting about 8:30am! There will also be bananas and some other snacks!
RACE ENTRY FEES
Age 19& up - $40 until Nov 1st 2026
Age 19& up - $45 Nov 2nd until Race Day Nov 26th 2026
Students 18 & Und…
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er - $25.00 *A portion will go toward the donations for cross country teams PACKET PICKUP Wed Nov 25th 4-7pm @ Lake Wailes Park 198 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales Thur Nov 26th 6:30-7:45am @ race start area RACE STARTS @ 8AM! AWARDS - Ceremony at approx. 9:30 a.m. Top Overall Male & Female Top Overall Male & Female Masters (over 40+ years of age) Top Overall Male & Female Grand Master (over 50+ years of age) Top 3 in Age Groups -- 9 & under; 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ You can not win Overall and Age Group! FREE KID’S RUN 9:15 a.m. (time is approximate) - For kids 9 & under We will divide the kids into 2 to 3 year age groups depending on the number of kids running. Race distance will be between 20yards & 400yards depending on age. NO SHIRTS GIVEN FOR THIS EVENT All kids receive a Winning Ribbon! T-SHIRTS/ Finisher Medals Shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by Nov 6th! TIMING & SCORING Race will be timed and scored by FITNICHE timing with a disposable chip which will be attached to the back of the bib.
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