Thanksgiving Events in DFW for 2026

When

Sunday, Nov. 8 · Kids Dash 8:55 a.m.; 1 mile, 5K and 10K 9 a.m.

Where

Ted Polk Middle School, 2001 Kelly Blvd., Carrollton

Cost

5K or 10K $50; 1 mile $25, ages 1 to 12 $15; Kids Dash $15 (plus fees)

Bigfoot Running Company's early-season turkey race at a Carrollton middle school offers a Kids Dash, a one-mile run, a 5K and a 10K. A holiday bundle lets runners pair it with the company's December Gingerbread Lane race at a discount. Register

When

Saturday, Nov. 21 · Fun run 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Burn Boot Camp Prosper, 450 Industry Way, Suite 30, Prosper

Cost

5K or 1-mile fun run $40 each; ages 4 and under free in the fun run

A Thanksgiving-week 5K and family fun run at a Prosper gym, with proceeds going to Lovepacs. It is a smaller, low-key alternative to the big-city turkey trots nearby. Register

When

Saturday, Nov. 21 · 8 to 11 a.m.

Where

Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) at McCowan Park, 1400 Academy Way, DeSoto

Cost

$25 early bird through Nov. 6, $30 after

A City of DeSoto parks and recreation run or walk at McCowan Park, with healthy snacks, turkey giveaways and a raffle. The first 100 people to register get a free T-shirt. Register

When

Saturday, Nov. 21 · 8 a.m.

Where

Hulen Park, 301 W Westhill Dr., Cleburne

Cost

5K $35 through Nov. 20, $40 on race day

A nonprofit-run 5K that raises money for Cleburne High School's cross country and track teams. Packet pickup is the Friday before the race, at the same park. Register

When

Saturday, Nov. 21 · 8 a.m.

Where

Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park East, 260 Parkway Blvd., Coppell

Cost

5K or 1-mile fun run $39.73 adults, $23.62 ages 12 and under (fees included; shirt guaranteed if registered by Nov. 1)

The City of Coppell's own 5K and one-mile fun run at Andrew Brown Park, with packet pickup at The CORE recreation center. It runs five days before Thanksgiving, unlike most DFW turkey trots held on the holiday itself. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 8 miles 6:45 a.m.; 10K 7 a.m.; 5K 7:15 a.m.

Where

Getzendaner Memorial Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie

Cost

5K, 10K or 8 miles $35

The earliest start in the area, with an 8-miler, 10K and 5K on the Getzendaner Park trail. Every finisher gets a shirt and medal. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 7 a.m.

Where

Historic Downtown Roanoke, 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke

Cost

5K $61.21; Marshmallow Mile $45.11 (fees included); $5 off ages 8 and under or 65 and up

A newer race on Oak Street in old-town Roanoke with a 5K and a one-mile fun run. Hot coffee and cocoa wait at the finish. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Half 7:15 a.m.; kids dash 8 a.m.; 5K and 10K 8:15 a.m.

Where

Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Rd., Garland

Cost

5K $55; 10K $60; half marathon $70; ages 12 and under $25; Kids Gobble Dash $20 (prices rise after Nov. 8)

A first-year race at Audubon Park with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a short kids' sprint, followed by silly post-race competitions. It supports Good Samaritans of Garland. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 2K 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m.

Where

Alliance Methodist Church, 7904 Park Vista Blvd., Fort Worth

Cost

5K $33; 2K $29 (prices rise after Nov. 9)

A neighborhood-sized race in north Fort Worth, now in its 21st year, with a 2K fun run/walk and a 5K. Awards start at 9 a.m. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Half 7:30 a.m.; 1 mile 7:35 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m.

Where

Trinity Park, Pavilion 3, 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth

Cost

5K $45; 1 mile $40; half marathon $80 (higher after Nov. 25)

A longer option for runners who want a half marathon on Thanksgiving, alongside a 5K and a one-mile walk in Trinity Park. Parking is free and packets are not mailed. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 5K 7:30 a.m.; 1-mile 7:40 a.m.

Where

Sunnyvale High School, 222 N. Collins Rd., Sunnyvale

Cost

5K or 1 mile $45, ages 12 and under $25 (prices rise after Nov. 15)

A chip-timed family run whose proceeds help the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter. Race-day sign-up opens at 6:30 a.m. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1 mile 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m.

Where

Downtown Kaufman, 215 W. Mulberry St., Kaufman

Cost

5K $34, ages 17 and under $25; 1 mile $24, ages 17 and under $20

A small-town 5K and one-mile fun run that raises money for The Center. Race-day sign-up and late packet pickup start at 6:30 a.m. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1K 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m.

Where

Race site off U.S. 287 (course runs along Regency Pkwy.), 650 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd., Mansfield

Cost

5K $45.11; 1K Gobbler Trot $34.36 (fees included; about $5 more on race day)

The 13th year of Mansfield's Thanksgiving 5K and kids' fun run, with snacks after the race. Parking and race-day pickup open at 6:30 a.m. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Gobbler Trot 7:45 a.m.; 5K and 8K 8:30 a.m.

Where

General Worth Square, 916 Main St., Fort Worth

Cost

5K $55 ($60 from Nov. 20); 8K $60 ($65 from Nov. 20); Youth Gobbler Trot 1K $30 (plus fees)

The 45th year of Fort Worth's largest Thanksgiving race, with a kids' 1K plus timed 5K and 8K courses downtown. Streets start closing around 6 a.m., so plan to park early. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1-mile 7:45 a.m.; 5K and 10K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Downtown Celina, 127 N. Ohio St., Celina

Cost

5K $42.50; 10K $57.50; 1-mile family run/walk $32.50

A downtown Celina race with a family mile, a 5K and a 10K, plus prizes for the best turkey costume and biggest team. Part of the money goes to Lovepacs. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Lil' Gobbler 1K 7:45 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m.

Where

Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N. Carrier Pkwy., Grand Prairie

Cost

5K $53; Lil' Gobbler 1K fun run $25

A 5K and a short kids' fun run at Mike Lewis Park on Thanksgiving morning. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Miracle Mile 7:55 a.m.; 5K and 10K 8:15 a.m.

Where

Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco

Cost

5K $42 to $50; 10K $47 to $57; Miracle Mile $27.50 to $36; ages 5 and under free (plus fees; prices step up Nov. 6 and Nov. 20)

Downtown Frisco's Thanksgiving race has a 5K, a 10K and a one-mile fun run. Money raised goes to the Miracle League of Frisco, and packets must be picked up in person before race day. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1 mile 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Downtown Decatur (start on Main St.), 119 W. Main St., Decatur

Cost

5K $30, under 12 $20; 1 mile $20, under 12 $15

The ninth year of this small-town race that starts on Decatur's Main Street and supports Wise County charities. Bring canned food for the local food bank. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 10K 8 a.m.; 5K 8:15 a.m.

Where

Keller Town Hall area, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller

Cost

5K $29 untimed, $35 timed; 10K $49 (prices rise after Nov. 3)

The sixth year of this Keller run and walk, where strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Organizers ask runners to bring two or three canned goods for Community Storehouse. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1K 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Towers Tap House at the Lakefront Trail, 290 E. Eldorado Pkwy., Little Elm

Cost

5K $50; 1K Gobble Fun Run $45 (prices rise after Nov. 10)

A lakeside 5K and kids' 1K with doughnuts after the finish. Donations go to the Little Elm Animal Shelter. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids 1K 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Heath Golf & Yacht Club, 1500 Clubhouse Dr., Rockwall

Cost

5K $40 (price rises after Nov. 19); kids 1K $30

A chip-timed 5K and untimed kids' 1K, with every runner getting a shirt. All proceeds go to Rockwall's Helping Hands. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1-mile fun run 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Sachse High School, 3901 Miles Rd., Sachse

Cost

5K $40; 1-mile fun run $30

A certified 5K and a one-mile fun run that raise money for the Sachse High Class of 2027. Age-group awards go three deep. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids run 8 a.m.; 5K 8:10 a.m.

Where

Lake Avalon Park, 2590 King Arthur Blvd., Lewisville

Cost

5K or 1 mile $43.88 through Nov. 13, $49.21 after; ages 4 and under free (fees included)

A 14-year neighborhood tradition with a 5K and a one-mile fun run, raising money for people in need locally and abroad. Race shirts are limited, so sign up early. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 1 mile 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington

Cost

5K $45; 1 mile $40 through Nov. 25; $5 more on race day

A chip-timed 5K and one-mile run/walk at the old Rangers ballpark, benefiting Miracle League DFW. Parking at the stadium is free. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids 1K 8 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Downtown Weatherford, York Ave., Weatherford

Cost

5K $45, rises after Nov. 15; 1K Kids Fun Run $30, registration closes Nov. 25 at noon

The Young Business Leaders of Weatherford host a timed 5K through the Parker County Historic District plus a kids' 1K on York Avenue. Proceeds support Center of Hope, a local charity serving Parker County. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids run 8:15 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.

Where

Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St., Midlothian

Cost

5K $35; kids fun run $30 (prices rise after Nov. 15)

A chip-timed kids' run and 5K in its third year. 14th Street closes at 8 a.m., so arrive early to park inside the park. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Starts 8:30 and 9 a.m.

Where

Dallas City Hall (start line on Young St.), 1500 Marilla St., Dallas

Cost

5K or 8 miles $47.52 untimed, $53.52 timed; ages 7 to 12 $34.52 to $41.52; 6 and under $22.52 (fees included; prices rise Nov. 10)

The 59th running of Dallas' biggest Thanksgiving race offers a 5K and an 8-mile course through downtown and Deep Ellum. Untimed runners can pick the 8:30 or 9 a.m. wave, and there is a crawling-baby Diaper Dash. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids 1K 8:40 a.m.; 5K 9 a.m.

Where

Downtown Denton, 300 E. McKinney St., Denton

Cost

5K $55; Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K (10 and under) $15

The Denton Area Running Club's 11th Thanksgiving 5K loops through the TWU campus and around the courthouse square. Proceeds go to the Denton Community Food Center. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · Kids dash 8:45 a.m.; 5K 9 a.m.

Where

Red Tail Pavilion, Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano

Cost

5K $49.99; kids 5K (11 and under) $12.99, $24.99 after Nov. 22; kids 100-meter dash (8 and under) free (plus fees)

A timed or untimed 5K at Oak Point Park with a free short dash for young kids. Every finisher gets a doughnut. Register

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 8-mile 9 a.m.; 5K 9:15 a.m.

Where

Toyota Music Factory, 316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving

Cost

5K $59.99; 8 miles $74.99 (rise to $69.99 and $84.99 on Nov. 23; plus fees)

Runners pick a 5K loop around the Las Colinas Urban Center or an 8-mile course, with the Toyota Music Factory plaza as home base. Garage parking is next door. Register

When

Friday, Nov. 13 · 6 to 7 p.m.

Where

Addison Athletic Club, 3900 Beltway Dr., Addison

Cost

Free

Kids stuff a plush turkey, Build-A-Bear style, and design a little T-shirt for it to wear to Thanksgiving dinner. A free, hands-on craft session for younger kids run by the town's parks department. Details

When

Monday, Nov. 16 · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where

Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson

Cost

Free

A free library program that builds gratitude-themed crafts and activities into the week before Thanksgiving. It's part of the library's regular free programming for families with younger kids. Details

When

Sunday, Nov. 22 · 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Tiger Air & Heating, 17606 Preston Rd., Dallas

Cost

Free

A free family afternoon with a bounce house, pumpkin painting, face painting, yard games and adoptable dogs. Bring canned food or warm clothing to donate and earn raffle entries. Details

When

Friday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 29 · Fri. and Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. noon to 5 p.m.

Where

Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney

Cost

Free

McKinney's Thanksgiving-weekend celebration fills the square with a Christmas tree lighting, a carousel and Ferris wheel, train rides, a petting zoo and live holiday music. More than 180 downtown shops and restaurants also take part in Small Business Saturday. Details

When

Wednesday, Nov. 11 · 3 to 7 p.m.

Where

Ariat Arena (formerly Dickies Arena), 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth

Who

Open to anyone, no sign-up

A free sit-down Thanksgiving dinner served by volunteers, with live music, a kids' zone and Santa. Social service groups also offer flu shots, haircuts and showers on site. Details

When

Saturday, Nov. 14 · 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas

Who

Families in need in South Dallas

Feed the Streetz and Vista Bank serve meals and hand out bags of essentials at their 11th annual giveaway. Volunteers can sign up online. Details

When

Wednesday, Nov. 18 · 3 to 7 p.m.

Where

Fair Park Centennial Building, 1001 Washington St., Dallas

Who

Open to anyone, no sign-up

The 20th Dallas edition of H-E-B's free holiday dinner, with entertainment and a kids' zone. Parkland also plans free health screenings and flu shots nearby. Details

When

Friday, Nov. 20 · 6 to 8 p.m.

Where

Family Praise Tabernacle, 753 S. Sherman St., Richardson

Who

Free; reserve a seat on Eventbrite

A church-hosted community dinner open to neighbors who want to share a holiday meal. Details

When

Saturday, Nov. 21 · 1 p.m.

Where

Dream Center Dallas, 1900 S. Ewing Ave., Dallas

Who

Open to the community

The Oak Cliff nonprofit hands out free Thanksgiving meals to local families. Last year it served more than 1,000 households. Details

When

Sunday, Nov. 22 · Noon to 3 p.m.

Where

American Legion Post 655, 2817 Carson St., Haltom City

Who

Families; free registration on Eventbrite

Each family goes home with a turkey or Cornish hen and a box of food. Kids get a bounce house, petting zoo and ice cream, and free donated clothing is available. Details

When

Wednesday, Nov. 25 · 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

OurCalling, 1702 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Dallas

Who

Neighbors experiencing homelessness; volunteer tickets are $25

OurCalling serves a Thanksgiving meal and shares the table with neighbors who are homeless. Volunteer spots are ticketed and include a shirt. Details

When

Wednesday, Nov. 25 · 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, 1615 W. Airport Fwy., Irving

Who

Open to anyone in need

A free hot Thanksgiving meal the day before the holiday, with health services, community resources and giveaways. Organizers expect to serve 1,200 to 1,500 meals. Details

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

Taste Community Restaurant, 200 N. Cooper St., Suite 150, Arlington

Who

Everyone welcome, pay what you can; RSVP requested

A turkey brunch with no prices on the menu, where guests pay what they are able. An RSVP helps the kitchen plan. Details

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

Taste Community Restaurant, 1200 S. Main St., Fort Worth

Who

Everyone welcome, pay what you can; RSVP requested

The Near Southside location serves the same pay-what-you-can turkey brunch on Thanksgiving Day. Guests who can give more help cover meals for those who cannot. Details

When

Thursday, Nov. 26 · 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

South Dallas (MLK Blvd.), 3021 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas

Who

Neighbors experiencing homelessness; volunteers welcome

The 19th year of a Thanksgiving Day feast for people spending the holiday on the street. Volunteers and donations are welcome, and service hours can be signed. Details