Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run Hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

Event Description

Join us at the Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run Hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa!

Bringing the communities of Palmetto and Bradenton together in this beautiful morning run, make sure to be there Thanksgiving morning for the

FIRST EVER DE SOTO BRIDGE CLOSURE

and a new tradition within Manatee County!

With Post-Race Treats and Drinks provided by the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, beautiful Finisher's Medals, fantastic Race Shirts, cool Commemorative Tote Bags, and professional timing by Fit2Time, Race Management by Fit2Run, you will be part of the first ever group to run a 5K over the De Soto Bridge!

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26th, 2026 at 8 AM

Events

$45

8:00AM EST

Price increases after September 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Open to ages 5 - 110.

Sign Up

$25

7:15AM EST

Price increases after November 18, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Open to ages 3 - 12.

Sign Up

$45

Price increases after September 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Sign Up

The beneficiary of this race is the

which was founded in honor of Bill Robinson, a long time pillar in Manatee County.

It's mission is to provide secondary education scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to students who have survived, or are currently battling, childhood cancer.

Learn More!

Contact Form

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Event Location

Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
600 US-41 HWY
Palmetto, FL 34221 US View Location on Map