Fourth Annual Gobble Wobble 5K

Mercola Market of Cape Coral opens registrations for this year’s Mid-Cape Gobble Wobble 5K, set to take place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from 7-11 a.m., at the Market, located at 125 S.W. 3rd Place in Cape Coral.

As Cape Coral’s only Thanksgiving Day 5K, this timed run kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with music, gift basket raffles and exclusive discounts on select Market and Café items, including seasonal coffees, breakfast items and pastries. The Market and Café will close after the run, so be sure to grab your treats early.

Registration for the run is $40 per adult and $30 for kids, 10 and younger. To sign up, please visit MercolaMarketCC.com, click ‘Events’ at the top of the page, and ‘Sign Up’ under the ‘Mid-Cape Gobble Wobble 5K.’ 

Mercola encourages guests to donate non-perishable food items or pet foods in exchange for raffle tickets. All pet food will be donated to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, and the non-perishable food donations will go to the Cape Coral Caring Center, a nonprofit agency that provides short-term assistance.

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45th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

The Fort Myers Track Club is partnering with Edison and Ford Winter Estates to host the 45th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at the Estates on Nov. 28, starting at 7:30 a.m. The 5K course and Tot Trot will start and finish at the Estates, running through the adjacent neighborhood. For those who prefer to participate remotely, the event also offers a virtual option.

Registration is required for this event at runsignup.com (no registrations will be accepted the day of the race). Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will benefit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and the Fort Myers Track Club.

The Fort Myers Track Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Club helps raise nearly $300,000 each year for local charities by actively participating, hosting or providing technical support to other local organizations to produce high-quality race events.

For more information about the race, visit the website at runsignup.com.