# Brooksville Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Kiwanis Club of Brooksville)

> Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where: Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Ln, Brooksville, FL 34601
- Ages: All ages; fees for ages 0–12 and 13–17
- Price: 5K or 1-mile fun run: $25; ages 13–17 $20; ages 0–12 $10 (price increases after November 1, 2026)
- Organizer: Kiwanis Club of Brooksville
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Brooksville/BrooksvilleTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Kiwanis Club of Brooksville and a local Edward Jones office host a Thanksgiving-morning race at Tom Varn Park with two options: a timed 5K and a 1-mile fun run meant for all ages and fitness levels, which is the easy choice for young children and families who want to walk it together. Check-in opens at 7 a.m. and both races start at 8 a.m., so everyone is done in time for the holiday meal. Kids' entries are discounted, with a separate rate for teens. Proceeds go to the Shop With a Cop Foundation, which pairs local children in need with law enforcement officers for a day of holiday shopping and mentoring. Register online ahead of time; race T-shirts were guaranteed only for registrations by November 1, children 12 and under do not receive shirts, and extra shirts can be bought.

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