The Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Trot is a running community tradition!

It's a great way to start off this wonderful holiday and feel just fine about going back for seconds at the dinner table. Enjoy some fresh air while you take on a physical challenge and connect with the community at these running events. You will have an extra bounce in your step when you return home and spend quality time with friends and family watching football and feasting on delicious turkey, stuffing, cranberries and more. 

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Dallas/Fort Worth area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides DFW Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you 

Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Distance: Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Run Size: 1,500

The Pumpkin Spice run is part of the fall multi-distance race series. This festive event is held before Thanksgiving at the unique Panther Island Pavilion park in Fort Worth and gives you a chance to celebrate the season with your fellow runners before finishing your Thanksgiving Dinner shopping. Participants can be extra thankful this year as they receive a long sleeve tech shirt, finishers medal and a post race beverage, sweets, treats as well as the option to partake in the annual Pumpkin Pie eating contest, and enjoy the cozy indoor after party with live music.  

> Learn more about the Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon

The Hybrid Runner Turkey Trot

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Distance: 5k
Run Size: 1,000

The Hybrid Runner, a local personal fitness and running group, is proud to support the Cleburne community of up-and-coming runners by donating the proceeds of the “The Hybrid Runner Turkey Trot 5K” to the Cleburne High School’s Cross Country Team. Proceeds from the race will go directly to fund shoes, equipment, uniforms, and general team needs so these young aspiring runners have all the tools in place to compete at their very best. Thank you for supporting Cleburne High School’s Cross Country Team!

> Learn more about the Hybrid Runner Turkey Trot

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k, 8mi
Run Size: 10,000

The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, sponsored by Capital One Bank, is the largest Thanksgiving Day running event in the area. The first Dallas Turkey Trot was held at White Rock Lake over 40 years ago with only 107 participants. Today it has grown into the undisputed "Way to Begin Thanksgiving Day" for the Dallas running community. 

> Learn more about the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday November 23, 2023
Distance: 10k, 5k and 1k 'Gobbler Trot' Kids Run
Run Size: 13,000 (it's huge!)

Work up an appetite and support the Fort Worth YMCA at the same time. Start your Thanksgiving Day off right with a 1K Gobbler Trot, 5K or 10K run around Camp Bowie Blvd in Fort Worth, TX. You can choose to be chip-timed or simply run or walk for fun. Strollers and dogs are welcome! Proceeds from the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot benefit the scholarship/youth program of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.

> Learn more about the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot

CRC Thanksgiving Day Run

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 1-mile Fun Run
Run Size: 3,000

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebration with the CRC Thanksgiving Day Run. Join the local running community in a quest to create some space for all that delicious Thanksgiving food. You may be a competitive racer, mid-pack runner, jogger or walker but you are sure to have a real good time at this event that features many different race distances and whole lot of fun.

> Learn more about the CRC Thanksgiving Day Run

Park Glen Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k & 2k Fun Run
Run Size: 1,000

The Park Glen's Annual Turkey Trot is a great community event for North Fort Worth!  This 5k is a timed race along a certified course through Arcadia Park. There is also a casual 2k for those just looking to get outside. The event includes great race t-shirts, swag bags, snacks and a big awards ceremony. 

> Learn more about the Park Glen Turkey Trot

Irving Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k & 8mi
Run Size: 5,000

The Irving Turkey Trot is a turkey day-themed race benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation. The race offers several course options - 8mi, 5k, and 1mi - and gives the most perks out of any other event in Texas. Join the movement with others in-person or virtually who like you, practice wellness and a healthy lifestyle while promoting the fight against childhood obesity.

> Learn more about the Irving Turkey Trot

Run with the Turkeys Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 10k &  5k
Run Size: 500

Start Thanksgiving off on the right turkey leg and join the annual Run With The Turkeys Trot 5K & 10K starting at 8:00am for the 10k and 8:15am for the 5k. Before you eat your big meal get a little exercise with a few of you closest friends and neighbors.

> Learn more about the Run with the Turkeys Trot

North Texas Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 10k, 5k, and 1mi
Run Size: 3,000

The North Texas Turkey Trot is an annual event that benefits the Miracle League of Frisco. Join thousands of participants who celebrate the holiday with grandparents, relatives, friends and their youngest who we look to see with their own families in the years ahead!

> Learn more about the North Texas Turkey Trot 

Double Oak Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k & 1mi
Run Size: 1,000

Annual Double Oak Turkey Trot is a timed course through the rural streets of Double Oak. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. Great finisher medals and t-shirts.

> Learn more about the Double Oak Turkey Trot

Kaufman Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k & 1mi
Run Size: 1,000

The Kaufman Turkey Trot is a 1 mile fun run and 5K race on Thanksgiving morning.The course winds through the beautiful downtown area, and participants can choose to run or walk. The course is stroller- and dog-friendly and open to all ages. This is a great opportunity for the whole community to come together and support The Center's Relief Fund AND for friends and families to create a wonderful Thanksgiving morning tradition. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, everyone is welcome at the Kaufman Turkey Trot!

> Learn more about the Kaufman Turkey Trot

Plano Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Distance: 5k and Fun Run
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Join All Community Events at this annual Plano, TX tradition!

> Learn more about the Plano Turkey Trot

Plano Pacers Turkey Run Off

Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Distance: 15k & 5k
Run Size: 500

They don't call it a turkey run off for nothing! Join the Plano Pacers running club and run off all that bird you ate a couple days ago. There's a 5K and a 15K ready for you at Bob Woodruff Park. 

> Learn more about the Plano Pacers Turkey Run Off

Looking for More Races?

For a complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around the DFW area go to www.runguides.com/dallas/runs