3 ultra, fun run, and running events in Lake Wales, Florida

*this is an easy 5k on a paved path with small section of grass. Not a trail race!

Ultra Ultras is excited to bring you the 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and kids fun run in Lake Wales Nov 26th 2026 @ 8am! @ Lake Wailes park

After your run enjoy pumpkin pancakes with us and your friends, family, and everyone else that's up early to run on Thanksgiving Day!

This is a Fun-Run so come in your fastest running outfit or in full Turkey Costume!

Shirt sizes limited if registered after Nov 6th!

Race Shirts & Medals guaranteed to 1st 400 registered!

DONATIONS:

The schools with the most runners will receive donations toward their cross-country programs!

1st most students - $500

2nd most students - $250

3rd most students - $150

4th most students - $100

FOOD:

Hot grilled PUMPKIN PANCAKES for all participants after the race! Starting about 8:30am! There will also be bananas and some other snacks!

RACE ENTRY FEES

Age 19& up - $40 until Nov 1st 2026

Age 19& up - $45 Nov 2nd until Race Day Nov 26th 2026

Students 18 & Under - $25.00

*A portion will go toward the donations for cross country teams

PACKET PICKUP

Wed Nov 25th 4-7pm @ Lake Wailes Park 198 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales

Thur Nov 26th 6:30-7:45am @ race start area

RACE STARTS @ 8AM!

AWARDS - Ceremony at approx. 9:30 a.m.

Top Overall Male & Female

Top Overall Male & Female Masters (over 40+ years of age)

Top Overall Male & Female Grand Master (over 50+ years of age)

Top 3 in Age Groups -- 9 & under; 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

You can not win Overall and Age Group!

FREE KID’S RUN 9:15 a.m. (time is approximate) - For kids 9 & under

We will divide the kids into 2 to 3 year age groups depending on the number of kids running.

Race distance will be between 20yards & 400yards depending on age.

NO SHIRTS GIVEN FOR THIS EVENT

All kids receive a Winning Ribbon!

T-SHIRTS/ Finisher Medals

Shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by Nov 6th!

TIMING & SCORING

Race will be timed and scored by FITNICHE timing with a disposable chip which will be attached to the back of the bib.