Achieva Turkey Trot 2026!
Join Abe's Place at the 47th Annual Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot! Bring the family, lace up your shoes, and celebrate a beloved Clearwater Thanksgiving tradition together.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Every Thanksgiving, families, friends, runners and walkers gather to celebrate one of Clearwater's favorite holiday traditions: the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot.
Abe's Place is proud to sponsor the 1-Mile Drum Run, a family-friendly part of the celebration that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy a memorable morning before the Thanksgiving festivities begin.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start Time: 9:15 AM
Clearwater High School
1951 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33764
Relaxed, untimed and open to runners and walkers.
One mile of fresh air, family fun and Thanksgiving spirit.
The Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run is the perfect way to be part of the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot without the pressure of a timed race.
Run it, walk it, or enjoy a casual mile with the family. Strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the starting corral.
$35 November 1–22. $40 beginning November 23.
The Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot features three races for competitive runners, casual joggers, families and walkers.
A fun, untimed mile perfect for families, kids, walkers and anyone who wants to enjoy Thanksgiving morning with the Clearwater community.
Strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted at the back of the corral.
Includes: Participant T-shirt and finisher medal.
A chip-timed 5K intended for competitive runners maintaining approximately a 12-minute-mile pace or faster.
Eligible for overall, age-group and commemorative mug awards. Strollers and dogs are not permitted in this wave.
Includes: T-shirt, finisher medal and digital finisher certificate.
A chip-timed, relaxed 5K for social runners, families and walkers, with a suggested pace slower than 12 minutes per mile.
Strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs may join from the back of the corral. This wave is not eligible for competitive awards.
Includes: T-shirt, finisher medal and digital finisher certificate.
Pricing increases after October 31, 2026. The 5K events increase to $40 November 1–22 and $45 beginning November 23. Check official registration for availability.
Kick off the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot festivities with a pre-race celebration at BayCare Ballpark.
The pre-trot celebration brings the community together ahead of Thanksgiving morning.
Pick up your race packet, enjoy live music, visit vendors, take holiday photos and bring the kids for family activities.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
BayCare Ballpark
601 Old Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
1659 Achieva Way
Dunedin, FL 34698
2201 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
601 Old Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
Review the official packet pickup instructions for identification requirements, updates and additional information.
Full Packet Pickup Information →
Clearwater High School
1951 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33764
The first race begins at 7:00 AM. The Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run starts at 9:15 AM.
Allow extra time for parking, walking to the start and getting into your race corral.
Use the official Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot directions and maps for current course layouts, parking instructions and race-day updates.
Open Google Maps →The event takes place Thursday, November 26, 2026, on Thanksgiving Day. The Competitive 5K starts at 7:00 AM, the FrankCrum Fun Run 5K begins at 8:00 AM and the Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run begins at 9:15 AM.
Yes. The 1-Mile Drum Run is an untimed, family-friendly event for runners and walkers.
Absolutely. The Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run is especially well suited for families and children.
Strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the 1-Mile Drum Run and FrankCrum Fun Run 5K, provided they start at the back of the corral. They are not allowed in the Competitive 5K.
Yes. Participants receive a finisher medal and participant T-shirt.
The race-day location is Clearwater High School, 1951 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33764.
Register through the official Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot registration page .
Abe's Place is proud to support the 47th Annual Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot. Gather your crew, choose your race and join the Clearwater community for a great holiday tradition.
