
Wild Turkey Trot 3k presented by Orlando Health
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 7:30 AM EST
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- 8225 N Wickham Road, 32940
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Kick off Thanksgiving with a family-friendly 3K through Brevard Zoo, featuring animals, a turkey medal, and a commemorative hat.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Great for
- Family Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Great for: walkers, families
Start your Thanksgiving Day with the Wild Turkey Trot 3K at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL. This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a unique course winding through the zoo, past animal habitats and native plants. All finishers receive a beautiful turkey-themed medal and a commemorative running hat, making it a memorable way to celebrate the holiday while supporting Brevard Zoo.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 3K course through Brevard Zoo, enjoying views of animals and their habitats.
- Receive a special turkey-themed finisher medal and a commemorative running hat.
- Hydration available with water and Gatorade stations on the route and at the finish.
Standout details
- Run through Brevard Zoo
- See animals and native plants
- Turkey-themed finisher medal
- Commemorative running hat
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3K
Thu, Nov 26, 7:30 AM EST · From $34.92
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 11:37 PM EST · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3K
Thu, Nov 26, 7:30 AM EST · From $43.40
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 2:01 AM EST · Closes Nov 22, 2026, 6:59 AM EST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.
The course
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
Brevard Zoo's 2nd Annual Wild Turkey Trot 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your Thanksgiving day! Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.
The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on November 26, 2026.
Registered runners get 50% off admission on Thanksgiving weekend by showing their race bib at the Zoo's main service window.
Note that Brevard Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
There is a one hour cut off for all runners. The one hour limit begins from the time you start the race. You will be escorted off the course is you do not finish the course by your designated end time.
A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers and Top 5 overall male and female for the 11years and under division. ALL finishers will receive a beautiful turkey-themed medal and commemorative running hat. Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
A pre-race packet will be sent out one week prior to the event. This will include all details and information you will need for packet pickup and race morning!
This race has limited entries. Register today. This race will sell out. There are no refunds for any reason.
Please email us at support@thefloridamarathon.com with any questions or concerns
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and benefits Brevard Zoo.
The 2026 Wild Turkey Trot 3k is presented by Orlando Health
If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to smoothrunningorg@gmail.com. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
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