Bay Area Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Bay Area Turkey Trot is an annual running event in Clear Lake, Houston. The 17th edition is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, with the start and finish at On the Run Clear Lake, 2427 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058. The advertised course runs through neighborhood streets and is described by the organizer as flat and scenic.
Logistics and policies
Distances offered:
- Kids 1K
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Run
Packet pick-up is available the day before the race on Wednesday, November 26, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at On the Run Clear Lake, and there is on-site packet pick-up on race morning. Online registration is available; in-person registration is offered at packet pick-up and on race morning. Participants may donate gently used shoes at packet pick-up and on race day; nonperishable food and paper goods are also accepted and directed to a local charity.
Dogs are allowed to run with participants, but retractable leashes are not permitted and owners should remain clear of other runners. Weather procedures state the race will not be cancelled for rain unless conditions make the course unsafe, lightning within 6 miles triggers repeated 30-minute postponements, and a tornado warning before or during the event will cause cancellation. The organizer may shorten the course if required by road closure agreements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.