Turkey Trot Trail - Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The Turkey Trot Trail in Gainesville, FL, is an annual Thanksgiving Day event featuring 5K and 10K trail races hosted at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 210-acre vegan property dedicated to rescuing farm animals and preserving wildlife. The scenic course runs through fields and forests with open pasture views and single-track trail twists, with 10K runners completing two loops.

The event promotes compassion for animals, with all post-race refreshments being vegan. A portion of registration fees supports the sanctuary. Runners can register online or on race day, and prizes are awarded in multiple categories for both distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Trail
5 km
5k Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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