Houston Turkey Trot
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The Turkey Trot Presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
The Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running and walking event in downtown Houston presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company. The event features multiple participation options and donates a substantial percentage of ticket revenue to the beneficiary organization CoolxDad.
The event offers the following distances:
- 5k Turkey Trot
- 10k Turkey Trot
- 1‑Mile Family Walk
Entry categories and notes: the 5k lists ages 10 and up and includes individual, team, and wheelchair entries; the 10k lists ages 12 and up and includes individual or team entries; the Family Walk is open to all ages, with children under 8 allowed to participate for free but without a shirt or medal unless purchased. Timing is optional and an optional timing chip is available for an additional fee. Typical participant inclusions are an official event T-shirt, medal, race bib, a Saint Arnold beer token, access to the post-race party, and finish-line refreshments.
The course runs along the Downtown Houston skyline and is a 100% road-based layout for the 2026 event. Most of the route is paved and relatively flat, with one steep 10-foot section and some rough patches where loose gravel may be present. Event logistics include multiple start waves to reduce congestion, separate start and finish areas, added restrooms and hydration stations, and at least one ADA-accessible toilet on site.
Additional elements include live entertainment, a pie-eating contest, a costume competition, packet pick-up at Saint Arnold Brewing Company on multiple days before the event, a toy and food drive supporting CoolxDad and the Houston Food Bank, and volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
