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Houston Methodist Turkey Trot
Houston Methodist Turkey Trot is a 10K, 5K and Kids Run event held in Houston, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (urban)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- houstontrot.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot
A 30-plus-year Thanksgiving morning tradition with 10K and 5K courses through Uptown Houston and the Galleria district, drawing thousands of runners, walkers and families.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- A Houston Thanksgiving tradition for over 30 years; one of the largest Thanksgiving runs in the Houston area.
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Houston Methodist Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot held?
- In Houston, Texas.
- What distances does the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot offer?
- 10K, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $44.99 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
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