Galveston Island Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
A Thanksgiving day 5K along the Galveston Seawall with an out and back course that finishes at Menard Park. The event supports HART and includes awards plus a T Shirt only option.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Galveston Island Turkey Trot

The Galveston Island Turkey Trot takes place on November 26, 2026 in Galveston, TX. The event offers a race option and a T Shirt only option for participants and supporters.

Available events:

  • 5K
  • T Shirt only

The 5K is an out and back route along the Galveston Seawall. The course begins and ends at 28th and Seawall and finishes with a post race gathering at Menard Park behind the McGuire Dent Recreation Center at 2222 28th Street.

The event benefits HART, a 501(3C) nonprofit that promotes health and fitness through running and walking. Awards include 1st Place Overall Male and Female, 1st Place Master Male and Female, and the top three finishers in each age group.

Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Galveston Island Running Co., 518 23rd Street, and race day packet pickup will be available at Menard Park at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center. Participants may pick up packets for family and friends. Entry fees are listed on the event page and a T Shirt only option is available for those who do not run the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
T-Shirt Only