# Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run — Benchmark International Arena > Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM - Where: Benchmark International Arena (plaza), 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 - Ages: All ages - Price: 1 Mile fun run $25; 5K $35 (increases after Oct 31, 2026); virtual $30 - Organizer: Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/TampaYMCATurkeyGobble - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/tampa-ymca-turkey-gobble-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-benchmark-international--listing-86b3ddd0e9f12f1dc98a3bbf ## About The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA's Thanksgiving race starts from the plaza at Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa and bills itself as a fun out-and-back course for the whole family. The 5K run/walk begins at 7 a.m., with separate start corrals for runners, walkers and anyone pushing a stroller or bringing a pet; the untimed 1-mile fun run and walk follows at 8:15. The plaza opens at 5:30 a.m., and awards are announced from 8. Entry is $35 for the 5K until the price rises after October 31, and $25 for the mile; online registration for the mile closes at noon on November 25, and a virtual option costs $30 for anyone who cannot be there. Packets can be picked up at Dick's House of Sports at International Plaza on November 21, at the Brandon Town Center store on November 22, or at Armature Works on November 25. Proceeds pay for YMCA community programs, including the free 12-week Kids Thrivers Club for children affected by cancer and their families. ## Similar picks in Tampa - [Tampa Palms Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (Tampa Palms Elementary)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/tampa-palms-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk-tampa-palms-elementary--listing-08c43c00f5f0957445403de3) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Tampa Palms Elementary School · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 30. 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