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Houston Methodist Turkey Trot
Houston Methodist Turkey Trot is a 10K, 5K and Kids Run event held in Houston, Texas. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (urban)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- houstontrot.com
About the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot
A 30-plus-year Thanksgiving morning tradition with 10K and 5K courses through Uptown Houston and the Galleria district, drawing thousands of runners, walkers and families.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- A Houston Thanksgiving tradition for over 30 years; one of the largest Thanksgiving runs in the Houston area.
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Houston Methodist Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot held?
- In Houston, Texas.
- What distances does the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot offer?
- 10K, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Houston Methodist Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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