About this event
Manatee River Turkey Trot Thursday, November 26, 2026 6:30–11:00 AM Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa and Florida Central Yard 600 US Highway 41, Palmetto, FL 34221 Celebrate Thanksgiving morning at the inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot, hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. The event will feature kids’ dashes, a timed 5K crossing the De Soto Bridge and a family-friendly post-race celebration at Florida Central Yard with music, food and beverages. The event is expected to welcome approximately 2,000–3,000 runners and spectators from across Manatee County. Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25, from 9:00 AM–1:30 PM at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. Additional packet-pickup opportunities will be available at participating Fit2Run locations in Bradenton and Ellenton on November 23 and 24.
Know before you go
- Location: Floridacentral Credit Union Yard at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 US Highway 41, Palmetto, FL 34221.
- Outdoor venue — dress for Florida weather.
Next door
The resort next door
Separate from the Yard, the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa sits a short walk away. Book a room, spend the day at its pool, spa or pickleball courts, then walk over when the Yard's doors open. Resort programming below is run by the hotel, not the Yard.
- Fridays 6–9pm and Saturdays 3–6pm — Revive Pool Entertainment
