St. Pete Running Company Thanksgiving 5K

St. Pete Running Company Thanksgiving 5K takes place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 26, 2026, with an 8:00 a.m. start on Thanksgiving morning. Organized by St. Pete Running Company in Pinellas County, the event features a single 5K (3.1 miles). The route follows scenic paths, and the atmosphere is social, with local runners gathering for a shared outing before the holiday gets underway.

Late November is one of the more comfortable times of year to race in Florida, and an 8:00 a.m. start helps you beat any warmth later in the day. If you are chasing a fast 5K, warm up with an easy jog and a few strides, then aim for even splits rather than a fast first mile. Runners training for a winter or spring half marathon can slot this in as a tempo effort on their schedule. New runners will find a running-store event welcoming; six weeks of three easy runs per week is enough to be ready for the distance. Bring water for afterward and plan your parking with the early start in mind.