10K races near Upper Grand Lagoon

The 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races offer a family-friendly turkey trot in Rosemary Beach, featuring a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on Thanksgiving Day. The event accommodates various participants: runners can compete in the 10K, while walkers and less experienced runners may opt for shorter distances. The 10K is also accessible to children aged six and up. The series is organized by a 501c3 nonprofit and has generated over $1 million for local charity partners that assist families and children facing hardship. The event provides more than just a start and finish line: participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal. The post-race gathering includes breakfast, a DJ, local vendors, and complimentary Mimosa and Bloody Mary bars.

The Gobbler race series begins at 8:00 AM from the Conservation Park Trailhead in Panama City Beach, Florida. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, all originating at Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Drive. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available only from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start. The 5K and 10K events utilize a 3.11-mile out-and-back course. 5K runners complete this loop once, while 10K runners complete it twice. The half marathon and marathon courses use a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back route. The half marathon requires four repetitions of this loop, and the full marathon requires eight. All distances have a 6-hour time limit. The course structure is straightforward, featuring repeated loops starting from the same trailhead.