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F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K
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F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Houston, Texas, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

We’re celebrating 10 GREAT years of our FREE Turkey Trot Tradition with the Houston Striders! 

We know you want to get some miles in before cooking, eating, and snoozing for the rest of your Thanksgiving Day. So go ahead and join us! In fact, grab your spouse, uncle, parents, bring the kids, and invite the neighbors. We’re all about the joy of running together.

Because you know what everyone loves?  FREE!  yes, no crowds, no fees, no rigamorole. Just FUN FUN FUN.

Where are we running?  Our favorite stomping grounds, of course!  Memorial Park!

  • 5K single-loop route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5797297309/
  • 10K double-loop route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5789388172/


What to expect: lots of friendly runners and refreshments afterward. We're teaming up with the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) to have a Thanksgiving Day Run Party.

FAQ:

1. How do I register?
    Um...on this page.

2. How much is the race?
    Well, first off, it's a fun run.  Second, it's FREE!!

3. Is the course certified? 
    The course is certified as roughly the correct distance based on MapMyRun.

4. Will I get give-aways?
    Your swag is the smile on your face and the snacks at the end.

5. Will there be race photos?
    Your photos are taken with the convenience of your phone. Your memories are for a lifetime.

Don't be a turkey - RSVP now and count this event among your many blessings this Thanksgiving.

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Running

11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Nov 26, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 11.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 10.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 26, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 26, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 27m

The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 5:22 PM local time (CST) in Houston on November 26, 2026 — 10h 27m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 215 Houston events

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