DUNEDIN, Fla.— Achieva Credit Union, the official credit union of the 2025 Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot, said it is bringing an “exciting new twist “ with what it calls a family-friendly Achieva Pre-Trot Community Celebration.
The event will take place at Clearwater’s Baycare Ballpark, home of the Philadelphia Phillies spring training and the Clearwater Threshers.
The event, open to the entire community, will feature live music, food and drinks, games, crafts, and kid-friendly fun, bringing everyone together to launch one of Tampa Bay’s most treasured Thanksgiving traditions. This will also be the official designated location for runners to pick up their pre-race packets.
“The celebration will also carry a deeper purpose. Achieva is inviting attendees to bring a new pair of socks for donation to the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) of Clearwater, providing comfort and care to those in need,” the credit union stated. “Every single day, HEP provides people, including families in crisis and local veterans, with safe housing, hot meals, clean clothing, and the critical resources they need to take steps toward lasting stability. To strengthen that mission, Achieva will match all community donations, doubling the impact for our neighbors who need it most.”
“Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters: gratitude, generosity and community,” Chief Marketing Officer David Oak said in a statement. “For Achieva, supporting the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot means more than sponsoring a race. By introducing this new celebration, we’re giving families a joyful way to come together and, just as importantly, creating an opportunity to give back. Even something as small as a pair of socks can make a huge impact for someone in need. It’s a simple offering that carries extraordinary meaning when shared with neighbors who need a helping hand.”
The Achieva Pre-Trot Community Celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 26.
