Houston Turkey Dash

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Delmar Stadium. The half starts at 7 a.m., the 10K and 5K at 7:30, the mile at 9 and the kids and family 1K at 9:30.

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Half Marathon $125; 10K $65; 5K $55; 1-Mile $35.

Every course starts and finishes at Delmar Stadium; the half is two loops. The half, 10K and 5K are RRCA-certified. Water and electrolytes are about every 1.5–2 miles.

3½ hours for the half marathon and 2 hours for the 10K and 5K. Walking is welcome, and half pacers run 1:30 to 3:30.

Tuesday, November 24, 2–7 p.m. and Wednesday, November 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Sun & Ski Sports, Memorial City Mall. Race-day pickup costs $15.

A commemorative medal and a shirt. Parking at Delmar Stadium is free.

No refunds unless you bought race insurance. Transfers and deferrals cost $9.95 at least two weeks before race day.

In the half marathon, 10K and 5K: the top three overall male and female, the top three masters male and female, and first place for men and women in each 10-year age group. Awards are claimed at the Awards tent from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. on race day, and unclaimed awards can be shipped at your expense if you email support@hrcra.com by 11:59 p.m. on race day.

Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed and start at the back. Dogs aren’t allowed on the course but are welcome at the post-race festivities. Skates and rollerblades aren’t allowed, and bicycles are limited to registered guides, bike medics and event staff.

Yes, the post-race Gear Check tent is open from 6:00 to 11:30 a.m. Unclaimed items are donated after the event.

The race goes on in most weather. If severe weather threatens, there are two 30-minute delays, after which officials can cancel, delay or change the event if conditions are unsafe. Updates go out by email, social media and text.