About the 10th Annual F R E E Turkey Trot 5K/10K
The race runs through Memorial Park, one of Houston's most well-worn running spots. The shorter distance follows a single loop; the longer one adds a second. The terrain is park-standard, nothing technical, and the crowd skews toward people who just want to shake out their legs before a big meal.
This is a free, informal run organized by the Houston Striders alongside a local road runners association. There is no timing, no entry fee, and no ceremony. Refreshments wait at the finish, and the general expectation is that you are done in time to get home and start cooking.
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