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5K/10K/Half- Marathon & Relay registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Welcome to the ultimate test of endurance and spirit, The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Texas’ stunning parks, this exhilarating race kicks off at 7am, offering a fresh start to your summer day. As the golden sun rises, casting a warm glow over the landscape, you’ll embark on a journey through some of the most beautiful and serene natural settings Texas has to offer.

The race route winds through lush, shaded trails, alongside sparkling rivers, and across rolling hills, providing both a challenge and a feast for the eyes. Despite the early start, the notorious Texas heat will make its presence felt, adding an extra layer of intensity to your run. But fear not, for the course is dotted with well-stocked aid stations, ensuring you stay hydrated and energized as you push your limits.

Texas’ Hottest trail race, the Habanero Hundred was born from a summer long-run gone wrong (ask Race Director Cal) and is now one of the largest trail races in the state, held in August every year with options for many distances and the marquee event being the 100-mile distance.

The relay option will also allow you to run with a team, friends, or family to complete this monumental task. In the first year of the event, we only had ONE finisher in the 100 Mile event, Julie Schmal! Ever since we have put our 100mi finishers’ names printed on the back of the next year’s shirt. Between 2015 and 2024 there have only been 162 finishes of the Habanero Hundred 100mi.

Are you up for the challenge? Maybe start with one of our shorter solo distances or join a team in the highly competitive relay events for either the 100km or 100mi distance relays.

Experience Downtown Houston’s Thanksgiving morning tradition—The Turkey Trot presented by Saint Arnold Brewing Company! Run, jog, or walk the 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Turkey Trot course along the stunning Downtown Houston Skyline and kick off your holiday with purpose.

Celebrate Veterans Day with our Freedom Run! Kick off the weekend with a fun 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon with friends and family in deep gratitude for the Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

You can raise funds for a charity of choice (Optional). 100% of the net funds raised will go towards your cause of choice. 

The La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon starts from Sylvan Beach Park by the water, proceeding through La Porte streets and on to the Fred Hartman Bridge, one of the most beautiful and unique structures in Texas. The race finishes at Five Points Plaza where the post-race party awaits with amazing food and cold beer, awards and good times with family, fellow runners and friends. All finishers will receive a medal.

By participating in the YMCA Turkey Dash 2025, you’ll be making a positive impact in our community. All proceeds from the event directly support the Katy community, funding scholarships to ensure that everyone can access YMCA memberships and programs.

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Katy Turkey Trot

June 4, 2026

Review of Katy YMCA 24th Annual Turkey Dash

This is a great option for a turkey trot if you live close to the Katy area. The path is flat, and it has a lot of participants! There are also a lot of fast runners in this one, so if you’re looking to be competitive, this is the perfect one.

Karen O.

What better way to give thanks and celebrate this Thanksgiving, than a morning with your closest friends and family! Run, Eat and Give Thanks! Pearland, Texas – a quiet town just outside of Houston, come and join us for the 9th Annual Pearland Turkey Trot!

Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with a healthy and fun-filled event at the Houston Turkey Dash in Houston, Texas! Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a great way to spend time with family and friends, this event has something for everyone. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Family 1K, and enjoy a scenic course, long or short, and celebrate gratitude for the time spent with family and friends.

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

Don’t want to get up early on Thanksgiving Day? The Great Houston Pie Run is for you! Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, enjoy a beer, your own mini-pie, a fast race, and best of all – no guilt for sleeping in on Thanksgiving Day!​

Join us for the 10th Annual Autism Speaks Houston 8K/5K/1K on Saturday, November 15, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company or wherever you are, to show your support for people with autism. Your fundraising efforts will empower our work to promote solutions for the needs of people with autism and their families – including those in urgent need of resources right now – and fuel our continued commitment to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism.