Seniors First Turkey Trot entered it's 25th year running in 2014. Track Shack, the local running store in Orlando puts on this 5k race which benefits the local Seniors First charity which works with the local Meals on Wheels and such to help senior citizens in Central Florida.

I have run the Turkey Trot for the last 3 years and enjoy it each year. It is a great way to start off Thanksgiving. Whether you run or walk, you can get out and cover 3.1 miles and burn off some calories before indulging in all the food festivities!

With over 5,000 people participating in 2014, it is definitely a crowded event. So, do keep that in mind when you come out to run or walk it. I go out to do it as a fun run, usually before I run Space Coast Half Marathon or Marathon after Thanksgiving, so I go into it just for a good time.

Many people dress up as turkeys, pilgrims, Indians, etc for the fun run. Never a dull moment on the course for sure! There is also a pie-eating contest and Gobbling contest you can enter if you love those kinds of challenges.

Check out my blog report on the 2014 race here: http://girlsgotsole.com/blog/race-report-2014-turkey-trot-5k/