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Houston Turkey Dash
Houston Turkey Dash is a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and Kids 1K event held in Houston, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids 1K
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- houstonturkeydash.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 49°F at the start, 71% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
About the Houston Turkey Dash
A Thanksgiving morning running event at Delmar Stadium in northwest Houston with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-mile and kids run, plus virtual options. The roads are flat and the proceeds support Houston Running Co.'s charity partners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Family-friendly holiday race
- Notes
- Large Houston-area Thanksgiving season race.
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Houston Turkey Dash: common questions
- When is the Houston Turkey Dash?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Houston Turkey Dash held?
- In Houston, Texas.
- What distances does the Houston Turkey Dash offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and Kids 1K.
- How many people run the Houston Turkey Dash?
- About 7,000 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 Turkey Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Houston Turkey Dash?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Houston Turkey Dash start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Houston Turkey Dash?
- about 49°F at the start, 71% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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