Turkey Trots in Texas

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Texas in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 59 of the 106 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 30 run in the weeks before and 17 run over the holiday weekend.

How much does a turkey trot cost in Texas?

Most charge between $17 and $30 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $29 before processing fees. 12 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Thanksgiving gets closer.

What distances do turkey trots offer?

Of the 106 races, 99 include a 5K, 44 a 10K, 24 a one-mile run, 59 a kids race, and 25 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.

What is the biggest turkey trot in Texas?

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot in Austin, with 6,537 finishers across its events in 2025.

What is the weather like for turkey trots in Texas?

Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 48°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 19 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.

Do turkey trots sell out?

Some do. At 6 races here, last year's field reached at least 85 percent of this year's participant cap, including Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K, Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K, 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot. Register early for those.