Houston Turkey Dash
The Lowdown
The Houston Turkey Dash is Houston's Thanksgiving Day race, held every Thanksgiving morning at Delmar Stadium in the Near Northside neighborhood. Organized by Houston Running Co., the event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mile, and a Kids & Family 1K, giving households a flat, spectator-friendly course to run together before the holiday meal. Proceeds benefit The HRC Foundation and its charity partners, including Ainsley's Angels, The Asher Houston Animal Sanctuary, Girls on the Run, and LifeGift Organ Donation. The Half Marathon starts first at 7:00 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K at 7:30 AM, with the 1-Mile at 9:00 AM and the Kids & Family 1K at 9:30 AM. Online registration is open through Houston Running Co.'s official site, with prices rising after September 30, 2026.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Delmar Stadium
Near Northside neighborhood
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Houston, TX, United States
US
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Eligibility
- Open to all ages; Kids & Family 1K designed for younger participants and families
Required Documents
- Photo ID recommended for in-person packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official Houston Turkey Dash site
- Group registration discount: $5 off per registrant for parties of 5 or more
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds after registration; deferral/transfer terms set by Houston Running Co.
Supports The HRC Foundation and its charity partners, including Ainsley's Angels, The Asher Houston Animal Sanctuary, Girls on the Run, and LifeGift Organ Donation.
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