Houston Methodist Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. All distances start outside Dillard’s at the Galleria on Post Oak (4925 Westheimer Rd.) and finish near Post Oak and Westheimer. The 10K starts at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 and the untimed kids run (under 1K) at 9; everyone must finish by 10:30.

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 10K $49.99 ($69.99 from November 21); 5K $44.99 ($59.99 from November 21). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.

Yes, the 5K and 10K are USATF-certified courses through Uptown and the Galleria area. Walkers are welcome, and strollers and wheelchairs can start toward the back; pets, skates and scooters are not allowed.

Sun & Ski Sports, 6100 Westheimer Rd. #126: Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, November 22, noon–6 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday, November 23–25, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Race-day pickup is at Dillard’s Galleria from 6:30 a.m. until 10 minutes before your start. Packets aren’t mailed, even for virtual runners.

The Container Store lot at Post Oak and Westheimer, the Galleria’s Orange Garage off West Alabama, or Richmond Square at Richmond and Post Oak. Arrive an hour early.

A technical shirt, medal, commemorative bib, timing and post-race food. Awards go to the overall and masters winners and the top three in five-year age groups, picked up at the awards tent.

No. Registration covers production costs; donations made at registration go to charity partner Be An Angel.

No, there is no bag drop. A lost and found is at the Info/Awards Tent. Prohibited items include firearms, roller skates, Heelys, skateboards, scooters and other rolling items, and headphones are discouraged.

No. Awards are picked up at the Awards Tent. They go to the first overall and first masters man and woman and the top three in five-year age categories.

Updates are posted on the Houston Turkey Trot website and Facebook page, and the Race Director decides the morning of the race. Lightning or severe weather could mean postponement or cancellation.

The FAQ says the event usually sells out before race day, so register early. Registration closes 15 minutes before each event starts or when it sells out.

Yes. Parents can run with a registered child without registering, but need to register to get a shirt and medal. The kids run is under 1K.