Round Rock Turkey Trot

Round Rock Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K (3.1 miles) in Round Rock, Texas, on November 26, 2026, with the start set for 8:00 AM. The single distance keeps the event focused, and the early start leaves the rest of the day free for the holiday. It is an easy race to share with family members of different speeds, since three miles works equally well as a hard run or a brisk walk.

If you have been racing through the fall, this is a natural place to close the season with a fast time: warm up for ten minutes, run a few strides, and keep the opening half-mile under control before pushing. If you are new to running, four to six weeks of easy sessions with walk breaks is plenty. Central Texas mornings in late November are usually cool rather than cold, so a light layer is generally enough. Hydrate the day before and eat lightly before the 8:00 start.