
Galveston Island Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Galveston, TX, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
Join us for the 5th Annual Galveston Island Turkey Trot. A beautiful, flat course on the famous Galveston Island Seawall. Run or Walk with perfect views of the Gulf Coast. The distance is a 5K encouraging runners, walkers, friends & family to come together to Turkey Trot! This is an out and back course with a post-race party ending at Menard Park behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center. Costumes are Welcome!
This race supports HART which is a non-profit organization that supports Health & Fitness on the Island along with the surrounding area. We Help Area Running Teams, Non-Profits, Volunteer, & Donate to other community needs. Provide free run and walk events, wellness clinics, fitness scholarships and discounts to students.
Awards will take place at 8:45 am
1st Place Overall Male and Female
1st Place Master Male and Female
Top 3 in each age group
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Galveston Scholes Fld, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
53,348
as of 2023
City Elevation
-2 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Galveston Island Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026