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Turkey Trails- Houston

Turkey Trails- Houston

Houston's Turkey Trails offers a fast, flat loop perfect for a Thanksgiving-themed PR.

Race Date

Nov 28, 2026

Location

Sugar Land, TX

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location
Sugar Land, Texas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Turkey Trails half marathon in Sugar Land, Texas, is a Thanksgiving-themed road race known for its flat and fast course, making it an ideal spot for setting personal bests. Runners can expect a well-organized event with chip timing and live results, ensuring a smooth race-day experience.

The event is designed for all ages and abilities, with various distances offered alongside the half marathon. Participants receive a designer long-sleeve shirt and a custom finisher medal, with youth-based pricing available for shorter distances. The atmosphere is festive, with delicious treats awaiting finishers and free photos to capture the day's achievements.

Race-provided description

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Shirt

Start Location

Brazos River Park, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

50m1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 MilesVirtual RaceVolunteer then Run

Course Map

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 & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Turkey Trails- Houston?

The Turkey Trails- Houston is held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Turkey Trails- Houston take place?

It takes place in Sugar Land, Texas.

What distances does the Turkey Trails- Houston offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.

Is the Turkey Trails- Houston course flat and good for a PR?

The Turkey Trails- Houston is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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