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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
2222 28th Street, Galveston TX
5K
60–68°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
64–72°F
dry
2024
57–66°F
dry
2023
55–67°F
dry
2022
58–69°F
rain
2021
53–59°F
dry
2020
65–73°F
rain
2019
70–74°F
rain
2018
47–56°F
dry
2017
63–69°F
dry
2016
61–67°F
dry
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About this race
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 are the Heart of Area Running Teams supporting Run clubs, other Non-Profits, Volunteer programs, & giving support to the community. We 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
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