Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot

About this event

One of Tampa Bay’s longest-running Thanksgiving traditions is back. The city of Clearwater and Achieva Credit Union will welcome thousands of runners, walkers and families to the 2026 Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26 at Clearwater High School. This year’s event will build on the tradition generations of Tampa Bay families know and love while introducing several enhancements designed to make the entire Turkey Trot experience easier and more enjoyable, from registration through race morning. Participants will have access to a new, streamlined registration platform and more opportunities to pick up race packets at Achieva Credit Union locations throughout Pinellas County, including new weekend options. Every registered participant will also receive a collectible 2026 Turkey Trot medal. Some initial changes include a more user-friendly registration platform and a revamped Pre-Trot Celebration layout at the BayCare Ballpark to ensure adequate space and shorter lines for those who wish to pick up their packets/t-shirts while enjoying a family-friendly community event. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose from three signature race options: Achieva 5K Timed Run — 7 a.m. start, for competitive runners FrankCrum Family Fun 5K — 8 a.m. start Abe’s Place 1-Mile Drum Run — 9:15 a.m. Start The FrankCrum Family Fun 5K and Abe’s Place 1-Mile Drum Run races offer options to bring strollers and well-behaved dogs on leashes, and they offer more of a relaxed, family-friendly experience than the Achieva 5K Timed Run. Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with live music, a spirited costume contest, and a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment.