Things to do in Richardson, TX on Thanksgiving

The Ellis County Turkey Trot is for runners, walkers, families, and friends to kick off Thanksgiving.

A Thanksgiving morning run and walk on the Getzendaner Park Trail, with 5K, 10K and 8-mile options. Every participant gets a commemorative shirt and medal, and top finishers in each age group receive awards.

A 5K and 10K walk or run with a virtual option, where strollers and leashed dogs are welcome and the whole family can take part.

One of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in Texas, now in its 45th year and held in downtown Fort Worth.

A chip-timed family fun run on Thanksgiving Day, with proceeds helping the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter find homes for the animals in its care.

The 21st annual Park Glen Turkey Trot, a family-friendly community 5K and 2K Fun Run/Walk.

A half marathon, 5K and 1 mile fun run and walk at Trinity Park in Fort Worth, Texas, on a scenic course. Everyone who finishes gets a medal, and parking is free.

A Thanksgiving Day race in Celina with a 10K, a 5K and a one-mile family fun run and walk, plus music and a prize for the best turkey costume. A portion of proceeds goes to Lovepacs, which feeds children in need.

A Thanksgiving race in downtown Frisco, Texas, with a 5K, a 10K and the Miracle Mile. Runners and families take part before a holiday meal and festivities.

A Thanksgiving morning race in Sachse with a one-mile fun run and a 5K walk and run. Proceeds support the Sachse High School Class of 2027.

The 2026 Irving Turkey Trot with the Irving Marathon Running Series: a Thanksgiving 5K run/walk.

A Thanksgiving Day run and walk with a timed 5K and an untimed 1K fun run for kids. Proceeds help local pets get adopted.

The 3rd Annual Midlothian Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run, presented by Flourish Fitness - Rebecca Carrillo, at Midlothian Community Park.

A family-friendly Thanksgiving morning 5K through the Texas Woman's University campus and around the historic Downtown Denton Square, with a kids' 1K. Proceeds benefit the Denton Community Food Center.

The Plano Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, a Thanksgiving tradition. Everyone gets a donut at the finish line.

Run the Plano Turkey Trot 5K with Team Hope from The Source of Hope; code HOPE10 saves 10% and supports Plano neighbors.

A USATF-certified 5K or 8-mile run and walk through the Las Colinas Urban Center and along Lake Carolyn in Irving. It ends with a post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, and the race benefits the Irving Schools Foundation.

A 2-hour electric bike tour of downtown's historic streets, hidden gems and the Trinity River Trails, with a guide telling stories of landmarks and the outlaws who once walked these streets. Electric assist and a throttle mean no sweat required.