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Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
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When and where is Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash?
Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Rockwall, Texas. The first event starts at 8:00 AM local time. Distances: kids run and 5K. Current entry fees run $30 to $40 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Nov 25, 2026.
Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash race guide
The Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash is a Thanksgiving Day 5K and Kids 1K in Heath, near Rockwall, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The Kids 1K starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K around 8:30, and all proceeds go to Helping Hands.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Kids 1K start
- 8:00 a.m.
- 5K start
- 8:30 a.m. (race-day page says 8:15)
- Venue
- Heath Golf & Yacht Club clubhouse
- Benefits
- Helping Hands
- Annual
- 4th annual
Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash FAQ
When and where is the Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash?
It is on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at the Heath Golf & Yacht Club, 1500 Clubhouse Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032. The common start and finish is on the north side of the clubhouse.
How much does the Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 5K $40 ($45 from November 20). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
What time does the Heath Turkey Dash start?
The Kids 1K starts at 8:00 a.m. RunSignup and the race description list the 5K at 8:30 a.m., while the race-day instructions page says 8:15 a.m., so confirm before race day.
What is the course for the Heath Turkey Dash?
The 5K is a chip-timed loop on coned-off streets: per the description, east on Governor’s Drive, north on Trophy and west back to the clubhouse on Governor’s Drive. The Kids 1K is an untimed out-and-back from the clubhouse, and a water station is on Trophy Drive.
Where is packet pickup for the Heath Turkey Dash?
The description lists pickup at the clubhouse from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. the day before and on race morning from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. It says Wednesday, November 26, but November 26, 2026 is a Thursday, so confirm the pickup date with the organizers.
Where do I park for the Heath Turkey Dash?
About 80 spaces are next to the clubhouse. When they fill, volunteers direct cars to Hero Drive and Hallelujah Dr. Do not park on Clubhouse Dr, the main race road.
Who does the Heath Turkey Dash benefit?
All race proceeds go to Helping Hands, which helps families going through difficult times. The race description says last year’s event donated $18,000.
Are there awards at the Heath Turkey Dash?
The 5K has overall male and female winners and age group awards. Every Kids 1K finisher gets a medal, and the top three boys and girls are acknowledged. Every registrant gets a T-shirt.
Race facts checked November 12, 2026 against RunSignup: Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash and Race day instructions. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run 1K | 1K | Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM | $30.00 until Nov 19, 2026 | Opens Aug 8, 2026 · Closes Nov 25, 2026 |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 2026, 8:30 AM | $40.00 until Nov 19, 2026 | Opens Aug 8, 2026 · Closes Nov 25, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash
Heath Golf & Yacht Club is putting on our fourth annual fun run on Thanksgiving morning. Last year we were able to donate $18000.00 to Helping Hands. All race proceeds will go to this organization who help families going through difficult times. For more information click on the link below or copy and paste to your web browser.
https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/here-to-help/
It will feature a Kid's 1K at 8:00 AM and a 5K at 8:30. The Kids 1K will be out and back from the Clubhouse, the 5K will circle a loop going east on Governor's Drive, north on Trophy and west back to Clubhouse on Governor's Drive. The 5K race will be a chipped timed race.
Each Kid will receive a medal after finishing the 1K. There will be overall female and male awards in the 5K, and age group awards: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, and 60-99. Results will be posted at the race site and on RunSignUp, the Kid's 1K will not be timed but the top 3 boys and girls will be acknowledged.
Each registrant will receive a fun T-shirt to commemorate their efforts and helping give back to others on Thanksgiving morning.
There will be a packet pickup Wednesday, November 26th at the clubhouse from 4:00-7:00 PM and also on race day morning from 7:00-7:50 AM.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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