Thankful Turkey Half Marathon & 5K
Nocatee Splash Waterpark hosts a Thanksgiving marathon and 5K.
Thankful Turkey Half Marathon & 5K
Nocatee's Thanksgiving Holiday Half Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m., and the 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Starting and finishing next to Nocatee Splash Water Park, the course follows the scenic Nocatee Greenway Trails and circles through several Nocatee developments.
Organizers choose overall winners based on gun time and determine age group winners using chip time. Elite runners aiming for the win should toe off first at the starting line.
Awards go to best overall, first, second, and third place to male and female winners in 14 age group categories.
Find more information or register.
Event Information
Day of Race Schedule
- 7:00 am - 1/2 Marathon Start
- 9:00 am - 5K Start
- 9:45 am - Half Marathon Awards
- 10:00 am - 5K Awards
Registration Details
Admission: Register online for $60.00 for the half marathon and $22.00 for the 5K. Prices increase after October 29.
Packet Pickup: Same-day registration & packet pickup is from 6:00 to 8:45 a.m.
When: The Holiday Half Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m., and the 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Where: Nocatee YMCA, 400 Colonnade Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
Thankful Turkey Half Marathon & 5K
Admission | Ticket Prices
| Admission | Fees |
|---|---|
| Half Marathon | $50.00 |
| 5K | $18.00 |
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