Thanksgiving 2026 in Doral: the Doral Turkey Trot (entry rises Nov. 9), a Silver Club turkey dinner Nov. 11, what is closed Nov. 26-27 and trash on normal days.
Last checked Nov. 3, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the organizers’ own pages, the City of Doral events calendar and Miami-Dade County’s holiday list. City questions: 305-593-6725. County services: 311.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Doral starts the day with the Doral Turkey Trot, a 10K and 5K at 7:30 a.m. City Hall, county offices and libraries close for the holiday, the Doral Trolley takes the day off, and trash pickup runs as normal.
Updated Nov. 3: turkey trot entry rises to $65 for the 10K and $50 for the 5K on Monday, Nov. 9; the kiddie dash is $15. Packet pickup location is still to be announced. Updated Oct. 27: turkey trot entry has risen to $60 for the 10K and $45 for the 5K; packet pickup location is still to be announced. Silver Club dinner and closures re-checked.
Thanksgiving at a glance
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Silver Club Turkey Dinner, Doral Central Park, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 26: Doral Turkey Trot, 7:30 a.m.
- Closed Nov. 26: Doral Government Center; Miami-Dade County offices and libraries (also Nov. 27)
- Trash: pickup on your normal day
- Doral Trolley: no service Thanksgiving Day; runs Friday, Nov. 27
Doral Turkey Trot, Thursday, Nov. 26
The Doral Turkey Trot is run by the Run Doral production team, Leon Sport and RaceTime. Its registration page lists:
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | 10K and 5K start |
| 8:30 a.m. | 10K and 5K awards |
| 9 a.m. | Kiddie dash |
- Entry: $60 for the 10K and $45 for the 5K until Monday, Nov. 9, when they rise to $65 and $50, the registration page says. The kiddie dash is $15. Entry is nonrefundable.
- Packet pickup: Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the location is still to be announced.
- Transfers: the deadline is Nov. 15.
- Where: CityPlace Doral, 8300 NW 36th St., lists the race on its events calendar. That listing shows Nov. 27; the registration page shows Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26. Go by the registration page and check it again before race week.
Walkers and strollers are welcome, the organizers say, and finishers get a medal.
Silver Club Turkey Dinner, Wednesday, Nov. 11
The city’s annual Turkey Dinner and Social for its Silver Club senior members is 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Doral Central Park’s Lakeview Hall, 3005 NW 92nd Ave. Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are on the menu, followed by music, dancing and raffle prizes. It costs $15 for residents and $18.75 for nonresidents, and space is capped at 140. Questions: doralparksinfo@cityofdoral.com.
We found no other public Thanksgiving dinner listed in Doral when we checked. If your church, nonprofit or restaurant is serving a community meal, send us the details.
What is open and closed
| Service | Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 | Friday, Nov. 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace | Closed | Check the city calendar |
| Miami-Dade County offices | Closed | Closed |
| Doral Branch Library, 8551 NW 53rd St. | Closed | Closed (also Saturday, Nov. 28) |
| Doral Trolley | No service | Runs |
| Metrobus and Metrorail | Sunday schedule | Normal schedule |
| Garbage and recycling | Normal pickup | Normal pickup |
| Miami-Dade public schools | Holiday | Recess day |
Sources: the city’s Thanksgiving closure notice, the Doral Trolley holiday schedule, the library holiday schedule and the county’s holiday list. In 2025 the city closed the Government Center from noon Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week; its 2026 notice so far lists Thursday only.
Trash pickup
Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management collects on every county holiday except Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, according to its waste collection page. Put the cart out as usual on Thanksgiving week. Details are in our trash and recycling guide.
Schools
On the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar, Thursday, Nov. 26, is a holiday and Friday, Nov. 27, is a recess day for students and employees. Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 23-25, are listed as recess days for 10-month and 11.5-month employees. Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, is also a holiday. See our schools guide.
What this means for you
- Turkey trot entry is now $60 for the 10K and $45 for the 5K; transfers close Nov. 15.
- Do government errands by Wednesday, Nov. 25.
- Trash goes out on your normal day.
Related: Black Friday and holiday shopping, holiday lights and Christmas events and getting around Doral.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a turkey trot in Doral?
Yes. The Doral Turkey Trot has a 10K and a 5K starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, according to its registration page, with a kiddie dash at 9 a.m. CityPlace Doral lists it on its events calendar.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving in Doral?
Yes. Miami-Dade County collects garbage and recycling on every county holiday except Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, so Thanksgiving pickup runs on its normal day.
Is Doral City Hall open the day after Thanksgiving?
The city’s calendar lists the Government Center as closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Miami-Dade County offices and libraries are closed Nov. 26 and 27, and libraries also close Saturday, Nov. 28.
Does the Doral Trolley run on Thanksgiving?
No. The trolley does not run on Thanksgiving Day and does run on the Friday after. Metrobus and Metrorail run a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day.
When is Thanksgiving break for Miami-Dade schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, is a holiday and Nov. 27 is a recess day for students and employees. The district lists Nov. 23-25 as recess days for 10-month and 11.5-month employees.
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