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Balmorhea Turkey Trot

10:00a to 12:30p
Sat, November 29, 2025
Emily Dickerson
(432) 375-2370

Stroll, jog, or run this easy spring-fed strut!

This one-mile path is perfect for families, casual walkers, and seasoned Thanksgiving sprinters! Bring your silly or competitive edge and enjoy a scenic jaunt around our desert oasis.

Delicious prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place provided courtesy of Huckleberry Holler Goods! After the trot, find our DIY finisher pin station and whip up a souvenir pin to take home.

Check-in begins at 10am

Race begins at 11am

Please reserve your spot here!

  • Cost: Free with park entry
  • Bring: Running/walking shoes, water, costumes welcome!
  • Difficulty: Route is 1 mile long, paved and mostly flat. Trotters of all ages and abilities are encouraged to strut their stuff
  • Begins: At motel parking lot