Join us on November 28, 2026 for the Inaugural "Texas Turkey Run” (5k & 10k, 1-Mile) — Bring the walkers in your family or crew. Let them…. WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION. *** TEXAS TURKEY RUN Give thanks in MOTION, two days after Thanksgiving. Let’s celebrate Health. Wellness. Walking. Running. In that order. And the good fortune to move. We call it a Run, but WALKING is at the heart of it. Walk the 1-Mile. Walk the 5K. Walk the 10K. Run them. Move at your own pace. Every step counts. Walk it. Run it. Give Thanks in Motion. Across the finish line? You will earn your own collectible finisher medal. Our medal honors one of our nation's most cherished traditions: Thanksgiving. The medal also features North America's most beautiful turkey: Meleagris ocellata . These prized birds were used as sacred offerings to the Maya gods during New Year rites as symbols of cosmic equilibrium (e.g. fertility). Event Details Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2026 Location: : Mission Hike & Bike Trails Address: 1386 S Conway Ave. Mission, Texas 79572 START TIME: 7:30 AM Arrival Time: 7:00 a.m. Earlier arrival for parking, stretching, and warm-up. Pre-race Warm Up will start promptly at 7:15am (Led by Vibrainium Fitness Team) Post-race Cool Down between 8:15-8:30 am, as soon 15 participants are ready to start (Led by Vibrainium Fitness Team). Chip Timing & Live Results (5K & 10K). Premium Event Shirt & Bib. Our T-Shirt sports a logo that celebrates Thanksgiving, one of our most cherished traditions Texas-style. Shirt Deadline: November 5th After this date, shirts will be available first come, first served at packet pickup. No sizes are guaranteed. Registration Fee for Groups of 10: $5 Discount for either 5k or 10k. Packet Pickup (TBA) Thursday, November 25th. 3:30pm- 6:30pm Texas-Themed Photo Area (by Nova Moments) Snacks & Hydration Station (by WALMART) Stacked drinks & Refreshers (by THE PROTEIN HUB). DJ Music. Come ready to dance to the tracks of your choice Financial Literacy Campaign Sign Up Booth: Come, learn how to "Make Money, Make Money". Awards – 5K & 10k Top Male & Female Overall Age Group Awards: 15 & under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+ Let’s walk/run "Texas Turkey Run" this Fall: Where Walking Becomes A Habit. And running becomes a Shared Journey. WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION
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When is Texas Turkey Run (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) 2026 — Mission, TX?
Texas Turkey Run (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) 2026 — Mission, TX takes place on November 28, 2026. The race is held in Mission, Texas.
Where is Texas Turkey Run (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) 2026 — Mission, TX held?
Texas Turkey Run (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) 2026 — Mission, TX is held at 1386 S Conway Ave. in Mission, Texas.
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