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Houston Turkey Dash

Houston Turkey Dash

Race Date

Nov 26, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

The Experience

Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with a healthy and fun-filled event at the Houston Turkey Dash in Houston, Texas!  Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a great way to spend time with family and friends, our event has something for everyone. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Family 1K, and enjoy a scenic course, long or short, and celebrate gratitude for the time spent with family and friends. Embrace the spirit of gratitude and community as we come together to support The HRC Foundation and promote a healthy lifestyle.  Don't miss out on this festive tradition – lace up your shoes and make this Thanksgiving Day truly special!

Logistics

Race Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Start Time

6:55 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

2020 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX, 77092

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

-0.05 m

Separation

0.5%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles10K5K1 Miles1K

USATF Certified Course

TX24046LAB · Houston Turkey Dash Half

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details15/15

USATF certified · 4 timing sources · 11 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 68°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

68°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Race Photos

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