2026 41st Shottenkirk Fort Bend Kia SUGAR LAND TURKEY TROT

About This Event 

- Join us for the 41st Shottenkirk Fort Bend Kia SUGAR LAND TURKEY TROT, in honor of former race director Andy Stewart. Andy’s family has continued the tradition of this Thanksgiving Day race as a tribute to all Andy did for the running community and his support of local charities. 

- This event is a great local family tradition on Thanksgiving morning. Come run with us on a fast course, with a fast downhill first mile through the beautiful, quiet, safe Sugar Creek subdivision. A great PR course! Our young bagpiper from St Thomas Episcopal brings you into the finish area. The Original Turkey Trot in the Houston area and THE BEST!

EVENT SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER NOVEMBER 16th!

Packet Pick up details:  

- Two days of Packet Pickup/Late Registration:  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ a location to TBA.  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ Fleet Feet-Sugarland (15890 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478). Race-day packet pickup for out-of-towners only. No race day registration. 

-Post-Race Party will include awards ceremony, costume contest, and post-race snacks including coffee & doughnuts. 

-Charities:  The Sugar Land Turkey Trot supports many great local causes. Charities include: Fort Bend Rainbow Room, Bel Inizio, Outreach Center of West Houston, Star of Hope, Snowdrop Foundation, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. On Thanksgiving morning we will be collecting canned goods for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Food Drive. Drop off bins for these items will be located at the orange Turkey Trot Tent. Please go to the “Charities” page of the Sugar Land Turkey Trot Website to see details for the food drive including the list of items requested for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. 

-Event Times:  

• 7:30 a.m.: Sean Scroggins’ Memorial Kids 1-Mile (ages 12-and-under only).
• 8:00 a.m.: Coach Andy's 5-Mile Race. Chip-timed race. Time limit of 15:00 pace per mile. Certified, loop-course with each mile marked.
• 8:30 a.m.: Aunt Jean's 2.8-Mile Family Walk and Jog. Casual, non-competitive walk or jog. No Time Limit. Strollers are allowed in the 2.8-Mile Walk and Jog or Kids Mile ONLY.

- No Refunds, Transfers, or Deferrals.  Sugar Land Turkey Trot does NOT offer refunds, transfers, or deferrals. The vast majority of race expenses are spent prior to Thanksgiving race day, including charity donations. We appreciate your understanding. Also, NO bikes in any portion for safety reasons. NOTE: Inclement weather could force cancellation of this event, without refund or re-scheduling. 

Safety Notice:  NO dogs, bikes, or scooters are permitted throughout any portion of the race for safety reasons.

-Free Parking
Early parking will be available in Sugar Creek Village Shopping Center (entry via US 59 N feeder road), near Race Start. After 8am, parking is available in the Sugar Creek Baptist Church lots, two blocks further down the US 59 N feeder road. All parking at this race is FREE but please arrive early to allow time for parking prior to the race start. 

-Official Race Photographer
Official race photographer is Lance and Sherri Phegley and www.RaceShots.net. Race photos will be available for sale one day after the event.

-Volunteers...we need you!
Water station workers, refreshments helpers, etc. Check in at the Fort Bend Fit tent in the Sugar Creek Village Shopping Center at 6:30 a.m. SHARP on Thanksgiving. Finished by 10 a.m. We need your help to put on the best race possible! If you are interested in volunteering please email sugarlandturkeytrot@gmail.com

-Every participant must be officially registered, with the 2026 Sugar Land Turkey Trot race number VISIBLE on the front, to run or walk in our events. The Sugar Land Turkey Trot has an official City Parade Permit for the designated Sugar Creek streets the morning of Thanksgiving, from 6:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Unregistered participants will face a charge of "theft of services" and a potential ticket of $500 from SLPD.  Thank you for officially registering.

-Medical support
Sugar Land Fire Department EMTs will be available to provide medical support at the finish line and on-call throughout the course.

-Trot Entry Fees. Please register early as the event has limited entires. 

 — 7:30 a.m. Sean Scroggins’ Memorial Kids 1-Mile. (Ages 1-12, strollers welcome.) EARLY FEE  May 2nd - September 30th is $20. October 1st-31st fee is $25. November 1st-25th fee is $30. 

 — 8:00 a.m. Coach Andy’s Competitive Five-Mile Run (chip timed).  EARLY FEE May 2nd- September 30th fee is $35. October 1st-31st  fee is $40. November 1st-21st fee is $45. November 22nd-25th fee is $50.

— 8:30 a.m. Aunt Jean’s 2.8-Mile Family Friendly Walk and Jog.  Early Fee through May 2nd- September 30th is $30. October 1-31st fee is $35. November 1st-25th fee is $40. 

- NO refunds or transfers are allowed. Online registration closes Wednesday November 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. 

- Strollers: Strollers are allowed in the Sean Scroggins’ Kids 1-Mile and the Aunt Jean's 2.8-Mile Family Friendly Walk/Jog only. Strollers are NOT allowed in the Coach Andy's 5-Mile Run.

- Timing for 5-Mile Race:
For the Coach Andy's 5-Mile Timed Run, a white strip is on the back of your race number bib for chip-tag timing. Please display your race number on the front and ensure the number is visible at all times throughout the race. Timing results will be available at www.RunHoustonTiming.net for the 5-mile race only. Awards for First Overall and First Overall Masters (40+) and top 3 in each five-year age group, 14-and-under through 75+, male and female. Awards Ceremony will start at 9:00 am in the post-race party area.