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Turkey trots 2026 in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast: dates, times and prices

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. State offices in Florida close Thursday and Friday; post offices close Thursday only. 1 turkey trot listed for Thanksgiving week; next: Sandestin Turkey Trot (Sunday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. (5K); 1-mile walk 7 a.m.). Sources: state holiday laws, county notices and organizers, checked Nov. 1, 2026.

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Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast Thanksgiving 2026 has one "presented by" spot, and it is open.

A restaurant, market or hotel at the top of every Thanksgiving page through Nov. 29, marked Sponsored. Never inside official closure data.

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Turkey trots by date

  • Turkey trotsSandestin Turkey TrotSunday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. (5K); 1-mile walk 7 a.m. · Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort · Miramar Beach · Walton CountyEntry: $50; $40 military and 17 and underAdd to calendarGoogle

Many turkey trots are the weekend before Thanksgiving, not on Thursday. Times and prices come from each organizer's registration page.

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November in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F, with rain on about 5 days of the month (NOAA, 1996-2025).

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Questions people ask

What day is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, Nov. 26. The Friday after is a state holiday in Florida.

Is mail delivered on Thanksgiving?

No. Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday, so post offices are closed and there is no regular mail delivery on Thursday. The Friday after is not a federal holiday.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving in Santa Rosa County?

No collection on Thanksgiving; all services run one day behind for the rest of the week. Navarre Beach Saturday garbage: no change. Source: Waste Pro, Santa Rosa holiday schedule 2026.

When are the turkey trots in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast?

Sandestin Turkey Trot (Sunday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. (5K); 1-mile walk 7 a.m., Miramar Beach, $50; $40 military and 17 and under).

What is the weather like at Thanksgiving in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast?

November averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F, with rain on about 5 days of the month (NOAA records 1996-2025, station Niceville).

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