Katy YMCA Turkey Dash (Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch)

About this adventure

A staple of the West Houston and Katy holiday calendar for more than 22 years, the Katy YMCA Turkey Dash welcomes over 4,000 neighborhood runners and families to the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch. The flat suburban course weaves through picturesque master-planned Cinco Ranch tree-lined boulevards and pocket parks. Events include a competitive 10K, a 5K timed walk/run, a 1-Mile Family Walk/Run, and a fun 1-Mile Kids Dash specifically tailored for ages 3–12. The race is renowned for its festive 'Turkey Tailgate' village, where children can explore an expansive Kids Zone with inflatables, lawn games, carnival attractions, and photo stations with the Katy Turkey mascot. Wide residential streets make pushing double strollers effortless, and all participants receive festive shirts, collectible medals, and complimentary post-race snacks.