# Pearland Turkey Trot (Independence Park & Recreation Center) > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM - Where: Independence Park / Pearland Recreation Center, 3449 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581 - Ages: All ages; fully paved stroller-accessible course; 1K Kids Dash for children 12 & under - Price: $20 for Kids Dash; $35–$45 for 1-Mile, 4-Mile, or 6-Mile; includes collectible holiday medal and race shirt - Organizer: Pearland Turkey Trot & Run Project - Official page: https://pearlandturkeytrot.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/pearland-turkey-trot-independence-park-and-recreation-center--listing-af4919e899f7fdba56973301 ## About South of Houston in Brazoria County, the Pearland Turkey Trot brings thousands of area runners and families together for a festive Thanksgiving morning dash at Independence Park and the adjacent Pearland Recreation Center. The flat, scenic course guides participants along Pearland Parkway, through the park's lush greenways, and across paved lakeside bridges. Race distances include a 6-Mile run, a 4-Mile run/walk, a 1-Mile family walk, and a high-energy Kids 1K Dash for children 12 and under. Independence Park provides outstanding family amenities, including modern playground equipment, pavilion shade, clean public restrooms, and ample parking. Strollers, wagons, and costumed runners of all paces are welcomed, with finisher medals awarded at the finish line and a post-race party featuring breakfast tacos, music, and seasonal giveaways. ## Similar picks in Houston - [Friendswood Turkey Trot and Kids 1K Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/friendswood-turkey-trot-and-kids-1k-fun-run--listing-bee4783106fc64bd201e7460) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Centennial Park, Friendswood · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving morning race at Centennial Park in Friendswood: the 10K starts at 7:30 am, the 5K run/walk at 7:50 am, and the Kids 1K Fun Run (ages 12 and under) at 9:00 am. 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