# YMCA Run Thru the Woods (The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands) > 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: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly 3-mile walk; 1-Mile Children's Race tailored for ages 3–12 - Price: $25 for 1-Mile Children's Race; $45–$55 for 3-Mile / 5-Mile; proceeds benefit YMCA youth scholarships - Organizer: YMCA of Greater Houston (The Woodlands) - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/TheWoodlands/YMCARunThrutheWoods - 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/ymca-run-thru-the-woods-the-cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion-the-woodla--listing-4b5c5726a1b5728f8c2c457a ## About Now celebrating more than 35 years as South Montgomery County's premier Thanksgiving morning holiday tradition, YMCA Run Thru the Woods gathers more than 5,000 runners and families outside The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Lake Robbins Drive. The scenic, pine-lined course loops through the tranquil waterways, footbridges, and forested pathways of The Woodlands Town Center. Options include a chip-timed 5-Mile Run, a 3-Mile Run, an untimed 3-Mile Family Walk, and a popular 1-Mile Children's Race for kids ages 3–12. The entire paved course is friendly for strollers and wheelchairs, with enthusiastic neighborhood cheer stations, holiday music, and participants sporting pilgrim hats and turkey plumage. The post-race celebration inside the pavilion plaza offers complimentary pancakes, fruit, cider, and finisher medals for all runners, with 100% of proceeds supporting local YMCA youth and community outreach programs. ## Similar picks in Houston - [YMCA Run Thru the Woods Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and 1 Mile Kids Race](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/ymca-run-thru-the-woods-thanksgiving-turkey-trot-and-1-mile-kids-race--listing-9671671aba05d1c835d80895) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM · The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Woodlands' Thanksgiving morning tradition (37th year) starts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The 1 Mile Kids Race goes off at 7:30 am (a parent can register to run… - [Lighting of the Doves Festival & Santa Arrival (Town Green Park, The Woodlands)](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/lighting-of-the-doves-festival-and-santa-arrival-town-green-park-the-w--listing-71f09f98913cb8e0af6a54d6) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Town Green Park & The Woodlands Waterway · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. Held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Lighting of the Doves Festival has signaled the start of the holiday season in South Montgomery County for over 40 years… - [Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at The Ice Rink — The Woodlands](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/cookies-and-cocoa-with-santa-at-the-ice-rink-the-woodlands--listing-5182db08d522a2685d562bd2) — Sun, Dec 6 (+1 more date) · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM · The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 21. A Sunday-morning holiday session at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center where Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves visit the rink. Families skate, sip hot chocolate, eat… - [Boogie Bash: Turkey Trot — The Woodlands Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/boogie-bash-turkey-trot-the-woodlands-children-s-museum--listing-8bdc984040e0980d9eed431c) — Tue, Nov 24 · 11:00 AM · The Woodlands Children's Museum · Ages 1–5 · From $10 · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving-week music-and-movement time for little ones with songs, fingerplays and creative movement including the Turkey Tango and Turkey Pokey. Included with museum… - [Self-guided Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt — The Woodlands Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/self-guided-thanksgiving-scavenger-hunt-the-woodlands-children-s-museu--listing-1dba77b5b96e5080211710dc) — Wed, Nov 25 · 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM · The Woodlands Children's Museum · Ages 1–10 · From $10 · checked Oct 30. A self-guided Thanksgiving scavenger hunt through the museum on the day before Thanksgiving; the museum closes early at 2 pm. Included with admission; reserve a timed session… - [Gingerbread House Making — The Woodlands](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/gingerbread-house-making-the-woodlands--listing-0745e95d5c59841b87e48704) — Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM · The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, The Woodlands · Ages 3+ · From $20 · checked Oct 20. A gingerbread workshop at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park on Monday morning, December 21, starting at 10 a.m. Children build and decorate a gingerbread house with… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids in The Woodlands, TX](https://grassyknees.com/houston/towns/the-woodlands-tx) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/towns/the-woodlands-tx.md) - [Things to do with kids in Montgomery County, TX](https://grassyknees.com/houston/counties/montgomery-county-tx) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/counties/montgomery-county-tx.md) - [Things to do with kids in Houston — November 2026](https://grassyknees.com/houston/events/2026-11) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/events/2026-11.md) - [This weekend in Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston.md)