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Thanksgiving 2026

Turkey Trots in Texas

Texas has 107 turkey trots and Thanksgiving races on RunSignup between Nov 13 and Nov 29, 2026, in 74 cities. 62 are on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; counting every kind of race, 66 Texas races are scheduled that day. By region: Houston & Gulf Coast 20, Dallas–Fort Worth 29, Austin & Hill Country 12, San Antonio & South Texas 10 and West Texas & El Paso 5, with 31 more across the rest of the state. Current adult entry fees run $10 to $60 before RunSignup processing fees, and 27 races have a price increase scheduled. 103 have registration open now.

Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.

Turkey trots
107
On Thanksgiving Day
62
Registration open
103
Host cities
74

Houston (20)Dallas–Fort Worth (29)Austin (12)San Antonio (10)El Paso (5)Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) (11)East Texas & Piney Woods (11)Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (7)Panhandle & Lubbock (2)

2026 Texas turkey trot calendar

Every Texas race on RunSignup with a turkey, gobble or Thanksgiving name between mid and late November, grouped by area and city. Distances are the in-person events; the fee is the current RunSignup price tier for the lowest-priced adult race (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees, with the next price increase when one is scheduled.

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Turkey trots by city

All 74 Texas cities with a 2026 turkey trot on RunSignup, A to Z. The number is how many turkey trots that city has; jump to its races below.

Houston turkey trots

20 turkey trots in Houston & Gulf Coast, 13 of them on Thanksgiving Day. 7 are in Houston itself; the rest are in nearby cities. See all races in Houston & Gulf Coast.

Houston turkey trots 7 races

Katy turkey trots 2 races

Sugar Land turkey trots 2 races

Beaumont turkey trot 1 race

Cypress turkey trot 1 race

Friendswood turkey trot 1 race

Galveston turkey trot 1 race

Kingwood turkey trot 1 race

Lake Jackson turkey trot 1 race

Pearland turkey trot 1 race

Richmond turkey trot 1 race

Spring turkey trot 1 race

Dallas–Fort Worth turkey trots

29 turkey trots in Dallas–Fort Worth, 21 of them on Thanksgiving Day. 7 are in Dallas and Fort Worth; the rest are in nearby cities. See all races in Dallas–Fort Worth.

Fort Worth turkey trots 6 races

Dallas turkey trot 1 race

Denton turkey trots 2 races

Irving turkey trots 2 races

Plano turkey trots 2 races

Celina turkey trot 1 race

Cleburne turkey trot 1 race

Decatur turkey trot 1 race

Frisco turkey trot 1 race

Garland turkey trot 1 race

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Grand Prairie turkey trot 1 race

Keller turkey trot 1 race

Little Elm turkey trot 1 race

Midlothian turkey trot 1 race

Paris turkey trot 1 race

Rockwall turkey trot 1 race

Sachse turkey trot 1 race

Stephenville turkey trot 1 race

Sunnyvale turkey trot 1 race

Waxahachie turkey trot 1 race

Weatherford turkey trot 1 race

Austin turkey trots

12 turkey trots in Austin & Hill Country, 7 of them on Thanksgiving Day. 4 are in Austin itself; the rest are in nearby cities. See all races in Austin & Hill Country.

Austin turkey trots 4 races

Cedar Park turkey trots 2 races

Del Valle turkey trots 2 races

Hutto turkey trot 1 race

Meadowlakes turkey trot 1 race

Pflugerville turkey trot 1 race

Round Rock turkey trot 1 race

San Antonio turkey trots

10 turkey trots in San Antonio & South Texas, 6 of them on Thanksgiving Day. 6 are in San Antonio itself; the rest are in nearby cities. See all races in San Antonio & South Texas.

San Antonio turkey trots 6 races

Bulverde turkey trot 1 race

Floresville turkey trot 1 race

Laredo turkey trot 1 race

Uvalde turkey trot 1 race

El Paso turkey trots

5 turkey trots in West Texas & El Paso, 4 of them on Thanksgiving Day. 2 are in El Paso itself; the rest are in nearby cities. See all races in West Texas & El Paso.

El Paso turkey trots 2 races

Abilene turkey trot 1 race

Brownwood turkey trot 1 race

San Angelo turkey trot 1 race

Turkey trots in the rest of Texas

Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) (11), East Texas & Piney Woods (11), Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (7) and Panhandle & Lubbock (2).

Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)

11 turkey trots, 3 on Thanksgiving Day. All races in Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)

Temple turkey trots 4 races

Waco turkey trots 2 races

Belton turkey trot 1 race

Bremond turkey trot 1 race

Bryan turkey trot 1 race

Clifton turkey trot 1 race

Gatesville turkey trot 1 race

East Texas & Piney Woods

11 turkey trots, 5 on Thanksgiving Day. All races in East Texas & Piney Woods

Nacogdoches turkey trots 2 races

Tyler turkey trots 2 races

Athens turkey trot 1 race

Henderson turkey trot 1 race

Lindale turkey trot 1 race

Longview turkey trot 1 race

Pittsburg turkey trot 1 race

Quitman turkey trot 1 race

Texarkana turkey trot 1 race

Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley

7 turkey trots, 1 on Thanksgiving Day. All races in Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley

Corpus Christi turkey trot 1 race

Edinburg turkey trot 1 race

Harlingen turkey trot 1 race

McAllen turkey trot 1 race

Mission turkey trot 1 race

San Juan turkey trot 1 race

Victoria turkey trot 1 race

Panhandle & Lubbock

2 turkey trots, 2 on Thanksgiving Day. All races in Panhandle & Lubbock

Amarillo turkey trot 1 race

Post turkey trot 1 race

Choosing a Texas turkey trot

Thanksgiving morning or a weekend. 62 of the 107 races are on Thanksgiving Day. If you'll be traveling or cooking, Saturday, Nov 28 has 15, Saturday, Nov 21 has 14 and Saturday, Nov 14 has 7.

Pick your distance. 95 list a 5K, 39 a 10K and 20 a half marathon. For the full season beyond Thanksgiving, see all 5Ks in Texas and 10Ks in Texas. Next up after Thanksgiving: Christmas and jingle bell runs and New Year's races in Texas.

Bring the family. 45 races have a kids' run on the same morning. 35 offer a virtual entry for relatives who can't make it.

Register before the price goes up. RunSignup fees rise in tiers as race day gets closer. The next scheduled increases: JRHAST 19th Annual 10k/5k Gateway City Turkey Trot ($25 to $35 on Nov 15), Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K ($23 to $28 on Nov 16), Fast and Furriest Turkey Trot ($45 to $55 on Nov 16) and Turkey Trot Midlothian 2026 ($35 to $40 on Nov 16).

The rest of November. Thanksgiving Day has 66 Texas races of every kind. See the full November race calendar for everything else that month. Want more than a 5K? Our Texas Quad and Colorado River Run story covers four marathons in four days in Dallas and a 250K near Bastrop.

Getting ready for your first turkey trot

  • Run-walk is fine. Plenty of turkey trotters walk part or all of the course. Planned walk breaks from the first mile make a 5K comfortable for new runners; our guide to the run-walk method for Texas races explains how to set your intervals.
  • Start now, keep it easy. Three short run-walk sessions a week between now and Thanksgiving is enough to finish a 5K. Add a few minutes at a time rather than chasing pace.
  • Dress for the morning, not the forecast high. Late-November mornings in Texas can start cool and warm up fast. Layers you can shed, and a throwaway shirt at the start, work well.
  • Arrive early. Holiday races can draw big family crowds, so leave extra time for parking and packet pickup. Check the race page for pickup days and start times.

FAQ

How many turkey trots are in Texas in 2026?

Texas has 107 turkey trots and Thanksgiving races on RunSignup between Nov 13 and Nov 29, 2026, in 74 cities. 62 are on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; counting every kind of race, 66 Texas races are scheduled that day. By region: Houston & Gulf Coast 20, Dallas–Fort Worth 29, Austin & Hill Country 12, San Antonio & South Texas 10 and West Texas & El Paso 5, with 31 more across the rest of the state. Current adult entry fees run $10 to $60 before RunSignup processing fees, and 27 races have a price increase scheduled. 103 have registration open now.

What is a turkey trot?

A turkey trot is a running race held on Thanksgiving morning or the weekend around it, usually a short, family-friendly fun run where costumes and walkers are welcome. Many raise money for a local charity. In Texas, 107 turkey trots are on RunSignup this year, 62 of them on Thanksgiving Day itself, Thursday, November 26, 2026.

How do I find a turkey trot near me?

Use the “Turkey trots by city” index on this page: all 74 Texas cities with a 2026 trot are listed A–Z with a count, and each links to that city’s races with date, distances, current fee and registration. Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and El Paso each have their own section, and the calendar at the top runs in date order if you’d rather pick a day first.

How long is a turkey trot?

Most turkey trots are a 5K, 3.1 miles: 95 of the 107 Texas trots on RunSignup include one. 39 add a 10K (6.2 miles), 20 have a half marathon (13.1 miles), and 45 trots have a kids’ race or short fun run.

When are the 2026 turkey trots in Texas?

Most are on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026: 62 of the 107 turkey trots run that morning. The rest fall on other November dates, led by Saturday, Nov 28 (15), Saturday, Nov 21 (14) and Saturday, Nov 14 (7). If you're traveling for the holiday, a weekend turkey trot is an easy way to still get one in.

How much does a turkey trot cost in Texas?

The current RunSignup price tier for the adult race at Texas turkey trots runs $10 to $60, with a typical (median) fee of $30, before processing fees. Most raise prices in tiers as Thanksgiving gets closer: 27 races on this page have a higher tier coming, starting with JRHAST 19th Annual 10k/5k Gateway City Turkey Trot, which goes from $25 to $35 on Nov 15. Registering early is the easiest way to save.

Where are the turkey trots in Houston?

20 turkey trots are on the calendar in Houston & Gulf Coast, 13 on Thanksgiving Day. In Houston itself: 2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Houston (Nov 21), Ashford Women's Club Turkey Trot (Nov 21), 11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Nov 26), Houston Methodist Turkey Trot (Nov 26), Houston Turkey Dash (Nov 26), The Turkey Trot Presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (Houston, Texas) (Nov 26) and Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Nov 28).

Where are the turkey trots in Dallas–Fort Worth?

29 turkey trots are on the calendar in Dallas–Fort Worth, 21 on Thanksgiving Day. In Dallas and Fort Worth themselves: Turkey Trails - Fort Worth (Nov 15), CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Nov 26), Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships (Nov 26), Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual (Nov 26), Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Nov 28), Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth (Nov 29) and Turkey Trails - Dallas (Nov 28).

Where are the turkey trots in Austin?

12 turkey trots are on the calendar in Austin & Hill Country, 7 on Thanksgiving Day. In Austin itself: Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (47) (Nov 21), 10th Annual LTEF Hill Country Turkey Trot (Nov 26), 2026 Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot (Nov 26) and ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot (Nov 26).

Where are the turkey trots in San Antonio?

10 turkey trots are on the calendar in San Antonio & South Texas, 6 on Thanksgiving Day. In San Antonio itself: SRU Turkey Trot 2026! (Nov 13), San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot 5K (Nov 26), SARR Turkey Trot 4-Miler, 2-Miler & Kids' Pumpkin Dash (Nov 26), Texas Tough Turkey Chase 5k/10k and Kids Run (Nov 26), Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Nov 28) and Turkey Trails - San Antonio (Nov 29).

Where are the turkey trots in El Paso?

5 turkey trots are on the calendar in West Texas & El Paso, 4 on Thanksgiving Day. In El Paso itself: 50th YMCA TURKEY TROT (Nov 26) and Iron Turkey (Nov 26).

Can kids and walkers do a Texas turkey trot?

Yes. 45 turkey trots include a kids' race, and most list a 5K or 1-mile distance that walkers finish comfortably. 35 also offer a virtual option if you'd rather run at home. Check each race page for stroller, dog and time-limit rules.

Are there longer turkey trots than a 5K in Texas?

39 turkey trots add a 10K. 20 turkey trots include a half marathon, among them Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Katy, TX (46) (Nov 14, Katy), Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (46) (Nov 14, Pflugerville), Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (46) (Nov 14, Temple), Turkey Trails - Fort Worth (Nov 15, Fort Worth) and Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (47) (Nov 21, Austin).

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