Galveston Island Turkey Trot
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Galveston Island Turkey Trot
The Galveston Island Turkey Trot is the 5th annual 5K event held on the Galveston Island Seawall. The course is flat and out and back along the seawall with views of the Gulf Coast. The event includes an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K option, and the in-person event finishes with a post-race party at Menard Park behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
Free parking is provided on the Seawall or in the Menard Park parking lot. Costumes are welcome. Registration fees for the listed events are $35.00.
The event supports HART, a non-profit organization that promotes health and fitness on the island and in the surrounding area. HART supports run clubs, other non-profits, volunteer programs, and community initiatives. It also provides free run and walk events, wellness clinics, fitness scholarships, and student discounts.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- Virtual 5K
Awards include 1st place overall male and female, 1st place master male and female, and the top three finishers in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
