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

$50

8:00AM EST

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

Open to ages 5 - 110.

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$25

7:15AM EST

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

Open to ages 3 - 12.

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$50

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

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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.

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Event Location

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