10th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K

About the Event

We’re celebrating 10 GREAT years of our FREE Turkey Trot Tradition with the Houston Striders!

We know you want to get some miles in before cooking, eating, and snoozing for the rest of your Thanksgiving Day. So go ahead and join us! In fact, grab your spouse, uncle, parents, bring the kids, and invite the neighbors. We’re all about the joy of running together.

Because you know what everyone loves? FREE! yes, no crowds, no fees, no rigamorole. Just FUN FUN FUN.

Where are we running? Our favorite stomping grounds, of course! Memorial Park!

5K single-loop route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5797297309/
10K double-loop route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5789388172/

What to expect: lots of friendly runners and refreshments afterward. We're teaming up with the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA) to have a Thanksgiving Day Run Party.

FAQ:

1. How do I register?
Um...on this page.

2. How much is the race?
Well, first off, it's a fun run. Second, it's FREE!!

3. Is the course certified?
The course is certified as roughly the correct distance based on MapMyRun.

4. Will I get give-aways?
Your swag is the smile on your face and the snacks at the end.

5. Will there be race photos?
Your photos are taken with the convenience of your phone. Your memories are for a lifetime.

Don't be a turkey - RSVP now and count this event among your many blessings this Thanksgiving.

Races Offered

10K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

-89 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Houston.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 11.8° / 21.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 75.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 11.8° / 21.4°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 75.9%

About Houston

Learn more about the host city, Houston.

Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.