When are the Texas turkey trots in 2026?

All 79 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 6:45 AM: Ellis County TURKEY TROT (Waxahachie). 46 of the 74 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.

Are there free turkey trots in Texas?

Yes: 11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Houston), Gainz Garage 5k Turkey Trot (Floresville) and Houston Turkey Dash (Houston) are free to enter.

Which Texas turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

23 of 79: 11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Houston), 14th Annual Lake Jackson Turkey Trot (Lake Jackson), Celina Turkey Trot (Celina), CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Fort Worth), Ellis County TURKEY TROT (Waxahachie) and 18 more.

Which Texas turkey trots have a kids' run?

48 of 79 add a kids' dash or fun run: 14th annual Castle Hills Turkey Trot 5k and 1m Fun Run (Lewisville), 14th Annual Lake Jackson Turkey Trot (Lake Jackson), 2026 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot (Dallas), 2026 Pfeathered Pfun Run (Pflugerville), 2026 Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot (Austin) and 43 more.

Do Texas turkey trot prices go up before race day?

28 of 79 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual (Fort Worth), going from $33 to $38 on Nov 10.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Dallas?

At 8 AM it's usually 45°F, feeling like 40°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 32°F in 2013 to 70°F in 2010. It was at or below freezing in 1 of those years.

Texas turkey trots 2026

79 races in Texas on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 6:45 AM, 3 are free and paid entries start at $20. Houston, Austin and Fort Worth have more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Dallas

Usually 45°F at 8 AM, feeling like 40°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 35°F and 65°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing once. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 3 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 6mph.

Coldest

32°F

2013, felt like 25°F

Warmest

70°F

2010, 7mph wind

Last year

45°F

2025, felt like 40°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing

32°F

20062025

Prices going up soon

Prices checked Nov 8

$33 → $38 from Nov 10

Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual

Fort Worth · 1.2 mi, 5K · 7:30 AM

$40 → $45 from Nov 11

Friendswood Turkey Trot presented by Good Ranchers

Friendswood · 5K, 10K · 7:30 AM

$50 → $55 from Nov 11

Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Gobble Kids Run Little Elm

Little Elm · 5K · 8:30 AM

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Abilene Turkey Trot Benefitting the West Texas Rehab

Abilene

5K1 miKids' run

Usually 42°F at 8 AM, feels like 36°F

30th Annual Athens Thanksgiving Turkey Trot benefiting Hope Springs Water

Athens · starts 8:15 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 47°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 42°F

Includes: Nice soft Turkey Trot T-Shirt + Swag Bag

$35

10th Annual LTEF Hill Country Turkey Trot

Austin · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 51°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 48°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

2026 Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot

Austin · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 51°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 48°F

$35

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Austin · starts 8:30 AM

5 mi1 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 51°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 48°F

Includes: Commemorative Gift

$40

$45 from Nov 19

Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K

Beaumont · starts 7:50 AM

5K10KKids' run

Usually 53°F at 7:50 AM, feels like 52°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

Bremond Turkey Trot

Bremond · starts 9:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 50°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 46°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

Pregnancy Care Center Turkey Trot

Brownwood · starts 8:00 AM

5K2 mi

Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

Buda Turkey Trot

Buda

Usually 51°F at 8 AM, feels like 48°F

6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot

Bulverde · starts 8:15 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 48°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 46°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K

Cedar Park · starts 9:00 AM

5K1 miKids' run

Usually 50°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 45°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

$35 from Nov 16

Celina Turkey Trot

Celina · starts 8:30 AM

10K5KKids' run

Usually 43°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 37°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$42.50

2026 BCS Turkey Trot presented by Wright-Naeger Dentistry

College Station · starts 8:00 AM

5K1 mi

Usually 49°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F

2026 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Dallas · starts 9:00 AM

Kids' runVirtual option

Usually 46°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 40°F

Texas Quad

Dallas · starts 7:00 AM

HalfMarathon

Usually 45°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 41°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$95

$105 from Nov 15

Wise County Turkey Trot

Decatur · starts 8:00 AM

1 mi5K

Usually 43°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 35°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K

Denton · starts 9:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 43°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 35°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$55

50th YMCA TURKEY TROT

El Paso · starts 7:00 AM

5K1 mi

Usually 41°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 36°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50

$69 from Nov 21

Iron Turkey

El Paso · starts 7:30 AM

Usually 41°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 36°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

Gainz Garage 5k Turkey Trot

Floresville · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 51°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 48°F

Free

CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fort Worth · starts 7:30 AM

Half10K5K

Usually 45°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

$50 on race day

Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships

Fort Worth · starts 8:30 AM

5K8KKids' run

Usually 44°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 39°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$55

$60 from Nov 20

Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual

Fort Worth · starts 7:30 AM

1.2 mi5K

Usually 45°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$33

$38 from Nov 10

Friendswood Turkey Trot presented by Good Ranchers

Friendswood · starts 7:30 AM

5K10KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 53°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 50°F

Includes: 2026 Friendswood Turkey Trot T-Shirt

$40

$45 from Nov 11

Scheels North Texas Turkey Trot 2026

Frisco · starts 8:15 AM

5K10KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 43°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 37°F

Includes: Race Shirt Size

$45

$50 from Nov 20

Galveston Island Turkey Trot

Galveston · starts 7:30 AM

5KVirtual option

Usually 63°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 58°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$60

Gobble Dash

Garland · starts 7:15 AM

Half10K5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 44°F at 7:15 AM, feels like 38°F

Includes: Custom Race Shirt

$55

Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K

Grand Prairie · starts 8:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$53

11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Houston · starts 8:00 AM

10K

Usually 51°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 48°F

Free

Houston Methodist Turkey Trot

Houston · starts 7:30 AM

5K10KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 51°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 48°F

Includes: Shirt

$44.99

$59.99 from Nov 21

Houston Turkey Dash

Houston · starts 7:00 AM

Half10K5K1 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 51°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 48°F

Free

The Turkey Trot Presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (Houston, Texas)

Houston · starts 7:00 AM

5K1 mi10KVirtual option

Usually 51°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 48°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45.99

4th Annual Hutto Turkey "Trail" Trot supporting Backpack Friends

Hutto · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 49°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 45°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

$35 from Nov 23

Irving Turkey Trot

Irving · starts 9:00 AM

8 mi5KVirtual option

Usually 46°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: Shirt Size

$59.99

$69.99 from Nov 23

Katy YMCAs 24th Annual Turkey Dash

Katy · starts 7:30 AM

10K5K1 miKids' run

Usually 51°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 48°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50

$55 from Nov 21

Kaufman Turkey Trot 2026

Kaufman · starts 7:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 46°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 42°F

Run With The Turkeys Trot

Keller · starts 7:00 AM

5K10KVirtual option

Usually 44°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 38°F

Includes: Run With The Turkeys Long Sleeve shirt unisex sizes

$31

Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K & Kids Wishbone 1K

Kingwood · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 51°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 49°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$40

14th Annual Lake Jackson Turkey Trot

Lake Jackson · starts 7:45 AM

5K10KKids' run

Usually 57°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 55°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

JRHAST 19th Annual 10k/5k Gateway City Turkey Trot

Laredo · starts 8:00 AM

10K5K

Usually 55°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 52°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

$35 from Nov 15

14th annual Castle Hills Turkey Trot 5k and 1m Fun Run

Lewisville · starts 8:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 44°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F

Lindale Turkey Trot

Lindale · starts 8:45 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 46°F at 8:45 AM, feels like 41°F

Includes: T-Shirt (soft blend)

$40

Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Gobble Kids Run Little Elm

Little Elm · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 43°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 37°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50

$55 from Nov 11

WTRC Turkey Trot

Lubbock

12K2 mi

Usually 38°F at 8 AM, feels like 29°F

Mansfield Turkey Trot

Mansfield · starts 7:30 AM

5K1K

Usually 46°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 41°F

Meadowlakes Turkey Trot

Meadowlakes · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 48°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 43°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

Midland Turkey Trot

Midland

10K5K

Usually 43°F at 8 AM, feels like 34°F

Turkey Trot Midlothian 2026

Midlothian · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 46°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

$40 from Nov 16

Murphy Turkey Trot

Murphy · starts 7:30 AM

15K10K5K1 miKids' run

Usually 45°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Pilgrim's Turkey Trot

Nacogdoches · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 48°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 45°F

Includes: 5K T-Shirt

$40

Gruene Turkey Trot

New Braunfels

5KKids' run

Usually 51°F at 8 AM, feels like 48°F

Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot

Paris · starts 8:15 AM

5K2 miKids' run

Usually 42°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 37°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

$40 on race day

Pearland Turkey Trot

Pearland · starts 7:30 AM

6 mi4 mi10K5K1 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 53°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 50°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50

$55 from Nov 12

2026 Pfeathered Pfun Run

Pflugerville · starts 8:00 AM

Kids' runVirtual option

Usually 49°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 45°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

Plano Turkey Trot 5K

Plano · starts 9:00 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 44°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 37°F

Includes: Unisex Commemorative Gear!

$49.99

Turkey Trot, Post TX

Post · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 30°F

Includes: Sweatshirt

$28

PECAN GROVE TURKEY TROT

Richmond · starts 8:20 AM

5K1 miKids' run

Usually 51°F at 8:20 AM, feels like 49°F

Includes: 10 Years Thankful Shirt

$25

Turkey Trot USA 5K & Marshmallow Mile 2026

Roanoke · starts 7:00 AM

5K1 mi

Usually 44°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 38°F

Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash

Rockwall · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 45°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$40

$45 from Nov 20

Round Rock Turkey Trot 2026

Round Rock · starts 8:00 AM

3 mi

Usually 48°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F

Includes: Turkey Trot Medal

$25

Sachse High School Turkey Trot

Sachse · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 45°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$40

SARL Turkey Trot 5k & 1 mile

San Angelo · starts 8:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 37°F

$20

San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot 5K

San Antonio · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 47°F

SARR Turkey Trot 4-Miler, 2-Miler & Kids' Pumpkin Dash

San Antonio · starts 8:30 AM

4 mi2 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 47°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Shirt

$35

Texas Tough Turkey Chase 5k/10k and Kids Run

San Antonio · starts 8:00 AM

5K10KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 50°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 47°F

Includes: Soft cotton T-Shirt

$45

$50 from Nov 21

Better Together - Turkey Trot, Hosted by Kids R Kids

Spring · starts 7:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 50°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 47°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ The Brinkley Family Turkey Trot presented by Stephenville Running Club

Stephenville · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

Hopkins County Turkey Trot 2026

Sulphur Springs · starts 7:30 AM

5K10KKids' run

Usually 44°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 38°F

Fast and Furriest Turkey Trot

Sunnyvale · starts 7:30 AM

Kids' run

Usually 46°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 40°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45

$55 from Nov 16

Carlson Law Firm's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Temple · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 49°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F

Includes: Long-sleeve shirt

$30

$40 on race day

2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

Texarkana · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 43°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 39°F

Includes: Long Sleeve T-Shirt and Participation Medal

$30

$35 from Nov 19

37th Annual YMCA Run Thru the Woods

The Woodlands · starts 7:30 AM

5 mi3 mi1 miKids' run

Usually 50°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 47°F

Includes: T-Shirt.

$60

$80 from Nov 23

24th Annual Tyler Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Tyler · starts 9:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 48°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 43°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Tshirt - Unisex Sizes

$40

$45 from Nov 23

Turkey Trot Victoria

Victoria · starts 7:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 56°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 54°F

$35

$40 from Nov 11

Poultry in Motion; Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and 1K Run/Walk

Waco · starts 8:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 48°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 42°F

Includes: Cotton Blend Short Sleeved T-Shirt

$55

$60 on race day

Ellis County TURKEY TROT

Waxahachie · starts 6:45 AM

5K10K8 mi

Usually 46°F at 6:45 AM, feels like 42°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35

Weatherford Turkey Trot Presented by Texas Diesel Power

Weatherford · starts 8:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 44°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 38°F

Includes: Official Race Shirt

$45

$50 from Nov 16

YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K and 1 Mile

Wichita Falls · starts 7:00 AM

5K1 mi

Usually 41°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 35°F

Turkey Trot

Wink · starts 7:30 AM

Usually 42°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 36°F

Texas turkey trot questions

When are the Texas turkey trots in 2026?: All 79 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 6:45 AM: Ellis County TURKEY TROT (Waxahachie). 46 of the 74 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in Texas?: Yes: 11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Houston), Gainz Garage 5k Turkey Trot (Floresville) and Houston Turkey Dash (Houston) are free to enter.
Which Texas turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: 23 of 79: 11th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Houston), 14th Annual Lake Jackson Turkey Trot (Lake Jackson), Celina Turkey Trot (Celina), CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Fort Worth), Ellis County TURKEY TROT (Waxahachie) and 18 more.
Which Texas turkey trots have a kids' run?: 48 of 79 add a kids' dash or fun run: 14th annual Castle Hills Turkey Trot 5k and 1m Fun Run (Lewisville), 14th Annual Lake Jackson Turkey Trot (Lake Jackson), 2026 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot (Dallas), 2026 Pfeathered Pfun Run (Pflugerville), 2026 Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot (Austin) and 43 more.
Do Texas turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 28 of 79 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual (Fort Worth), going from $33 to $38 on Nov 10.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Dallas?: At 8 AM it's usually 45°F, feeling like 40°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 32°F in 2013 to 70°F in 2010. It was at or below freezing in 1 of those years.

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