Houston Turkey Dash
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Houston (2020 Mangum Rd). Distances: 1K, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $25 to $115; the Half marathon goes from $115 to $125 after November 12.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$25 to $115
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jan 5, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
69° / 50°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (11.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:55 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 5 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
20 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Frank's Grill restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Wendy's quick bite0.1 mi
- Piper's Cantina restaurant0.1 mi
- Pizza Inn quick bite0.2 mi
13 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)26 within 3 mi86 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sheraton
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Rodeway Inn
About 15 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 15 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Baron Inn
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.