Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
In Partnership with the Cape Coral Police Athletic League

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL

🏃 5K – 8:00 AM
🏃 1-Mile – 8:05 AM

Event Overview

Join Empire Bagel Factory, Apex Promoz, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League (PAL) for a fun, family-friendly Turkey Tag in Cape Coral!

Kick off Thanksgiving week with a morning of running, walking, music, family, and community at Rotary Park.

Whether you are chasing a personal best, walking with family and friends, or bringing the kids out for the 1-Mile Fun Run, EVERYONE is invited.

This event is part of the Cape Coral PAL Race Series, promoting fitness, family, and community engagement while supporting PAL youth programs and positive connections between local law enforcement and our community.

Come ready to run, walk, have fun, and start Thanksgiving week together!

🦃 NEW! Don't Let the Turkey Catch You!

Think you can outrun our Turkey?

Here's how it works!

Everyone starts the 5K together, but our Turkey will be starting from the back with a little delay!

Once the Turkey takes off, his mission is simple: catch and pass as many runners as possible before the finish line!

Your mission? Make it to the finish line before the Turkey catches you!

Whether you're running for a personal best or just trying to escape the Turkey, it's all about having fun!

Run fast. Have fun. DON'T LET THE TURKEY CATCH YOU! 🦃🏃💨

Race Experience

• 🎧 Music throughout the event

• 🎤 High-energy race morning atmosphere

• 🦃 Thanksgiving-themed fun

• 🏃 Don't Let the Turkey Catch You Challenge

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event for all ages

Turkey outfits, Thanksgiving gear, and costumes are encouraged!

Event Options

5K Chip-Timed Race

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Participant Swag

All participants receive:

• Official Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag race shirt

• Custom finisher medal

Awards

Awards will take place following the race. Must be present to receive.

Overall – Gun Time

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Age Groups – Chip Time

• 0 to 9

• 10 to 19

• 20 to 29

• 30 to 39

• 40 to 49

• 50 to 59

• 60 to 69

• 70 plus

Top 3 Male and Female in each group

Packet Pickup

Empire Bagel Factory
122 Chiquita Blvd S, Unit 4
Cape Coral, FL 33991

Friday, November 20, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Rotary Park
7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

Race Day Schedule

8:00 AM – 5K Start
8:05 AM – 1-Mile Start
9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony

Parking

Free parking is available at Rotary Park.

5505 Rose Garden Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33914

This event is all about family, fitness, community, and kicking off Thanksgiving week together.

Grab your friends!
Grab your family!
Throw on your Thanksgiving gear!
And get ready to outrun the Turkey! 🦃

Join Empire Bagel Factory, Apex Promoz, and Cape Coral PAL for the Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K!

See you at the start line!

Race Course