10th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K

This free Thanksgiving Day run starts and finishes in Houston’s Memorial Park, offering 5K and 10K options. This marks the 10th running of the Turkey Trot, organized with the Houston Striders and affiliated with the Houston Area Road Runners Association. The approach is intentionally straightforward: no entry fee, a casual atmosphere, and an open invitation to family, friends, and neighbors seeking miles before the holiday meal. The 5K follows a single loop within Memorial Park, while the 10K covers the same loop twice. The routes are measured via MapMyRun and described by the organizers as approximately accurate. The event is presented as a Thanksgiving run gathering rather than a formal race with many extras; participants receive refreshments afterward, photos are taken on personal devices, and the expected takeaways are enjoyment and snacks.