The Turkey Trot Presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Updated Oct 26, 2025 • Verified today
The Turkey Trot 🦃🏃 — Downtown Houston
Thanksgiving morning tradition with 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Walk—skyline views, packet pickup at Saint Arnold Brewing Co., multiple start waves, and a big community vibe (benefiting CoolxDad).
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Where & When
- Venue: Hennessy Park (Downtown)
- Address: 1900 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
- Day: Thanksgiving Morning, 2025
- Live Map: The Turkey Trot — Interactive Map
2025 Event Schedule
- 6:30 AM – Event Grounds Open
- 6:50 AM – National Anthem
Starting Times (Wave Starts)
- 7:00 AM – Turkey Trot Heat #1 Begins
- 7:30 AM – Heat #2
- 8:00 AM – Heat #3
- 8:30 AM – Heat #4
- 9:00 AM – Heat #5
- 9:30 AM – Heat #6
Festivities
- 7:00 AM – After-Party Begins
- 10:00 AM – Pie Eating Contest
- 10:00 AM – Turkey Costume Competition
- 10:30 AM – 5K Winners Announced
- 10:30 AM – 10K Winners Announced
- 10:30 AM – Streets Begin to Reopen
- 11:00 AM – See You Next Year!
This year features separate start & finish areas, additional restrooms & hydration, and clearer signage for smoother flow.
Events, What You Get & Pricing
10K Turkey Trot
Ages 14+ • Individual/Team • Timing optional (+$1.25 chip)
$65 until Nov 15 • $70 after (prices may increase without notice)
5K Turkey Trot
Ages 14+ • Individual/Team/Wheelchair • Timing optional (+$1.25 chip)
$55 until Nov 15 • $60 after (prices may increase without notice)
1-Mile Family Walk (Non-Timed)
Ages 8+ ticketed; under 8 may join free (no medal/shirt unless purchased)
$45 until Nov 15 • $50 after (prices may increase without notice)
All entries include: event T-shirt, medal, race bib, post-race party access, and finish-line refreshments.
Official Registration & Details 🗺️ Open Live Map
Note: This event is not affiliated with the former “Houston Turkey Trot” canceled in 2023.
Packet Pickup @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 — Beer Garden- Sunday, Nov 23, 2025: 1:00–4:00 PM
- Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025: 4:00–7:00 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025: 4:00–7:00 PM
Arrive early, bring ID/confirmation, and check the mobile guide for any last-minute updates.
Parking, Ride Share & Access
- Ride Share Drop-Zone: highly suggested (fastest in/out)
- Self-Parking: area street-level options near Hennessy Park
- Course: skyline views along a downtown route; wave starts reduce congestion
Community Impact
A substantial percentage of ticket revenue supports CoolxDad, a Houston 501(c)(3) uplifting fathers of color and local families.
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