Katy YMCAs 24th Annual Turkey Dash
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Katy (22807 Westheimer Parkway). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $25 to $60; the 10K goes from $60 to $65 after November 21.
Course and race notes
The tradition returns for its 24th year and it’s bigger than ever.
Grab your family, lace up your shoes, and be part of a Katy favorite:. 1 Mile Family Walk/Run. 1 Mile Kids Race (ages 3-12). 5K Timed Walk/Run. 10K Timed Run. Every finisher earns a medal, because every step matters.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$25 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
10K goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Dec 29, 2025
Race day in Katy
Weather
71° / 50°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Sugarland Mem, TX (10.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:56 AM – 5:24 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 34 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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Local Table restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Chili's restaurant0.6 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.6 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
1 within 3 mi25 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston Katy
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel · Comfort Inn & Suites
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel · Hampton Inn & Suites
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Super 8
About 10 min drive3.5 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.