Galveston Island Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 2222 28th Street, Galveston, TX
- Distance
- 5K · T-Shirt Only
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 and the surrounding area.
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
Typical Conditions
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
About Galveston, TX
Population
53,348
as of 2023
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Galveston Island Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 2222 28th Street, Galveston, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Galveston Island Turkey Trot?
- Galveston Island Turkey Trot is a running race held in Galveston, Texas on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Galveston Island Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Galveston, Texas at 2222 28th Street, Galveston, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Galveston Island Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Galveston Island Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026