
From the Organizer
Heath Golf & Yacht Club is putting on our fourth annual fun run on Thanksgiving morning. Last year we were able to donate $18000.00 to Helping Hands. All race proceeds will go to this organization who help families going through difficult times. For more information click on the link below or copy and paste to your web browser.
https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/here-to-help/
It will feature a Kid's 1K at 8:00 AM and a 5K at 8:30. The Kids 1K will be out and back from the Clubhouse, the 5K will circle a loop going east on Governor's Drive, north on Trophy and west back to Clubhouse on Governor's Drive. The 5K race will be a chipped timed race.
Each Kid will receive a medal after finishing the 1K. There will be overall female and male awards in the 5K, and age group awards: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, and 60-99. Results will be posted at the race site and on RunSignUp, the Kid's 1K will not be timed but the top 3 boys and girls will be acknowledged.
Each registrant will receive a fun T-shirt to commemorate their efforts and helping give back to others on Thanksgiving morning.
There will be a packet pickup Wednesday, November 26th at the clubhouse from 4:00-7:00 PM and also on race day morning from 7:00-7:50 AM.
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lavon Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
49,605
as of 2023
Elevation
584 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Heath Golf & Yacht Club Turkey Dash
Nov 26, 2026