Friendswood Turkey Trot presented by Good Ranchers

It is on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Centennial Park in Friendswood, TX. The race page calls it the inaugural Friendswood Turkey Trot & Festival.

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 10k Run $55 ($60 from November 23); 5k Run/Walk $45 ($50 from November 23). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.

The festival opens at 7:00 a.m., the 10K starts at 7:30, the 5K at 7:50 and the Primrose Kids 1K at 9:00 a.m. The festival wraps up at 11:00 a.m., and the page says the schedule is subject to change.

The 5K is one loop and the 10K is two loops of it, on paved roads. Both start and finish near Centennial Park at the Manison Pkwy crosswalk. The Kids 1K is a turkey-shaped course in Field 34 at the park.

Race-morning pickup is 6:30–7:20 a.m. at Centennial Park. The packet page lists Tuesday and Wednesday, November 24–25 pickup with times and locations still to be announced, so check the page. Bring your name and confirmation email.

Parking is at Centennial Park and the Friendswood Junior High East Lot, using the 518/S Friendswood Dr entrance. The Falcon Ridge Dr entrance will be closed, and the page advises arriving by 7:00 a.m.

Strollers are allowed and should start at the back. Dogs are allowed on a short leash. Roads reopen at 9:30 a.m., so walkers should keep at least a 20-minute mile pace.

The FAQ offers full refunds until November 19. After that you can defer to next year or transfer your registration to another participant.

Registration includes an official T-shirt, commemorative finisher medal, chip timing and results, a bib, finish-line refreshments and festival access. The race is organized by the nonprofit Run With Friends.