BCS Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The 15th Annual BCS Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event in College Station, TX on Thursday, November 27, 2025. It features two distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile
The start and finish are located at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center (700 Scott and White Drive, at Hwy 6 and Rock Prairie). The 5K course crosses Rock Prairie Road and includes a loop through nearby neighborhoods. The 1 mile event makes one lap around the Scott and White campus. The event is not timed. Organizers state more than 2,000 participants took part in the event last year. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations, including Mercy Project.
Format and logistics
Registration opens in mid-August. Published registration fees (inclusive of mandatory charges) are:
- 5K adult: $32.14
- 5K student: $26.96
- 1 mile adult: $32.14
- 1 mile student: $26.96
- Family rate (3-5 people): $104.64
Participants receive a race t-shirt. Post-race refreshments listed include slices of pie, fruit, water, Gatorade, and beer from a local brewery. The event operates rain or shine. No refunds or deferrals are offered. Parking attendants will direct vehicles to hospital lots; overflow parking will be on the north curb of Midtown Drive and the north curb of Medical Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.