Thanksgiving morning and running go together pretty well in Houston. There are plenty of ways to get in a few miles before sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner. Houston has no shortage of Turkey Trots to choose from, and here are some of the races happening around the area this Thanksgiving.
Month: November 2026
Houston Running Nov 7 – 8 Weekend Recap: Houston was Running on Overtime This Weekend
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. The Houston running calendar was packed November 7-8, with a record-breaking finish at the Big Tex Backyard Ultra, two days of racing at the Whataburger What a Run and plenty of other strong finishes throughout the weekend. The biggest story of the weekend came
One Loop at a Time: Inside the Big Tex Backyard Ultra
The Big Tex Backyard Ultra is one of the most difficult running events nationwide,, held each fall at Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe. The format, known as a “backyard ultra,” is simple: every hour, on the hour, runners must complete a 4.167-mile loop. Finish within the hour,
Houston Runners Represent at the 2026 New York City Marathon
More than 220 Houston-area runners made the trip to New York City for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, joining thousands of runners from around the world for one of the biggest races on the marathon calendar. Leading the Houston men was Christopher Carlson, who
Houston Running October 31 – Nov 1 Weekend Recap: We Have a New World Record
This recap is powered by BKV Energy. It was a spooky racing weekend in Houston. The West U Halloween Dash and Monster Mash brought festive competition to the weekend, while runners in Galveston took on the Daily News Press Run. The weekend also featured an impressive team accomplishment, as a group