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Top 5 Virtual Holiday Runs & Races 2020

Get active and stay safe with these fun, themed races near Montgomery, TX

By Ashley Lancaster November 11, 2020

Don't let COVID-19 ruin your health & fitness goals for 2020. Many of the most popular themed races, half marathons, and 5Ks are offering virtual race pricing that includes race swag, and even real finisher medals. Check them out and get moving!


1. Walden Turkey Trot
When: November 26, 2020 @ 8 a.m.
Live/Virtual: Live
Location: Walden Yacht Club
Cost: FREE

There is no cost to participate in the walk/run, and everyone receives a certificate. You only need to show up with walking/running shoes. Leashed pets are welcome in the fun too!

2. Walk By Faith 5K & Kid's Fun Run
When: November 15, 2020
Live/Virtual: Both
Cost: See website for live & virtual race pricing.

The Addi's Faith Foundation will host this 5K kids fun run in both live and virtual settings. Proceeds will be donated to the foundation to fund pediatric cancer research and help families who are caring for a child with cancer. There will be a praise and worship session prior to the race. Live event held at Stampede Houston. Click here to register.

3. Houston Heights Turkey Trot
When: Thru November 21, 2020
Live/Virtual: Virtual
Cost: Virtual 10K - $35, Virtual 5K Run - $30, Virtual 5K Walk - $25, Virtual Kid's 1K - $15

Work off those holiday calories in one day, or spread it out over several days! Complete the race of your choice at your own pace and get a free custom bib, shirt, and Finisher Medal. Click here to register.

4. The First & Hopefully Only: Virtual L3 Turkey Day 5K

When: November 26, 2020
Live/Virtual: Virtual
Cost: $30

The Live, Love, Landon (L3) Foundation will track 5K participants through Run Signup. Just choose your favorite local running route and complete the 5K on Turkey Day! Proceeds will help families of pediatric cancer patients through the holiday season. Click here to register.

5. Conroe 10-Miler Presented by Houston Methodist 
When: November 29, 2020
Live/Virtual: Both
Location: Lone Star College - Conroe
Cost: See site for live & virtual races, themed races, and kids race pricing.

Choose your event! Houston Methodist will present a live 10-mile, 5-mile, Reindeer Run 5K, and Kid's 1-mile race at Lone Star College - Conroe Center. Virtual races for 10-mile, 5-mile, and Kid's 1-mile are also open for registration. Includes custom run bib, shirt, and Finisher Medal. Click here to register.


*While we try to update event info and cancellations whenever possible, we cannot catch everything. Please check the race websites regularly for COVID-19 and weather updates prior to the event.*

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