Galveston Island Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Galveston Island Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Galveston, Texas. This is the fifth annual running of the event. The program includes a 5K race and a T-Shirt Only option. The 5K is an out-and-back route along the Galveston Seawall that begins and ends at 28th and Seawall. The course is described as flat and offers views of the Gulf Coast. The event concludes with a post-race gathering at Menard Park behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center. Costumes are allowed. Proceeds benefit HART, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes health and fitness through running and walking and supports community wellness programs.
Logistics and awards
- Entry for the 5K is listed at $40; the price increases after July 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT.
- The T-Shirt Only option is listed at $25; its registration opens May 31, 2026 at 9:00am CDT.
Packet pickup is available on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Galveston Island Running Co., 518 23rd St., Galveston, TX 77550. Race day packet pickup is listed at Menard Park at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th St., Galveston, TX 77550; packets may be picked up for family or friends. Award categories include 1st place overall male and female, 1st place master male and female, and the top three in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
