• When: Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011 - Rain or Shine!
8:45 AM - Stepping Stone Schools Kids K
9:30 AM - Timed 5-Mile Start*
Untimed 5-Mile - directly after Timed 5-mile start
1-Mile - directly after timed and untimed 5-Mile start

*each division will have a unique starting corral this year. ONLY timed participants will be able to enter the timed 5-mile corral


• Where: The Long Center (701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704)


• Course:
5 mile
1 mile
Stepping Stone School Kids K
*Please check the website again during race week for any changes to the race routes.


• Registration & Packet Pick-up:You may pick up packets for other people. Please bring everyone's full names or their confirmation codes.

NEW - Sunday, Nov. 20 - Noon to 6 p.m. - RunTex Riverside

Monday, Nov. 21 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - RunTex Riverside

Tuesday, Nov. 22 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - RunTex Riverside

Wednesday, Nov. 23 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - RunTex Riverside

Thanksgiving Day– 7:30 - 9 a.m. –  The Long Center

Register online here or download a registration form here

• Mailing Packets: You can select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $6. You must register by November 3 in order to select the packet mailing option. Packets will arrive on or before November 18.

• Parking: Free Parking will be available at The City Hall Garage, One Texas Center, Palmer Events/The Long Center Garage, Austin American Statesman Lot

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND DO NOT PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

  • Bike Parking: Biking is encouraged. Mellow Johnny's is providing a large, secure bike corral. You don't have to bring your lock. Located on the NW corner of Riverside Dr. and 1st St. by the bridge.


• Proceeds: All of the race proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin. Last year's Turkey Trot raised over $250,000 and over the last 20 years the race has raised over $1.25 million for Caritas

• What type of payment do you accept?

Check (Make out to ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot or TCTT), Cash, Credit cards: MasterCard, , Discover, Visa, American Express


• Chip Pick-Up

For timed runners only, timing strips are attached to your bib. For instructions on how to use the timing chips, click here


• Awards

Awards will be given to the overall male, overall female, masters male, masters female, grand masters male, grand masters male and the top 3 men and women in each of the following age groups: age 10 and under, age 11-12, age 13-14, Age 15-16, Age 17-19, Age 20-24, Age 25-29, Age 30-34, Age 35-39, Age 40-44. Age 45-49, Age 50-54, Age 55-59, Age 60-64, Age 65-69, Age 70-74, Age 75-79, Age 80-84 and Age 85+.

We will also have awards for the 1st place corporate team and the top 3 finishers in the following categories: Maternity, Baby Jogger, Wheelchair, Longhorn and Aggie.

*Winners will be announced and awarded beginning at 10:40 a.m., Thanksgiving Morning at the packet pick-up tent.


• Registration Fees:

Untimed 5-Mile - $18 until Oct 31st/ $20 until Nov 20th/ $25 Race Week
Timed 5-Mile - $23 until Oct 31st/ $28 until Nov 20th/ $30 Race Week
1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - $18 until Oct 31st/ $20 until Nov 20th/ $25 Race Week
Stepping Stone School Kids' K - $8 until Nov 20th/ $10 Race Week


• Can I buy an extra T-shirt?

Online for $20.

• Why isn't the kids T-shirt long sleeved?

We have found that most kids prefer short sleeved shirts.


• Raffle Tickets: SOLD OUT

We're giving away two gift cards from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop worth $1,250 each. Your chances of winning are one in 500 for each ticket. At $10 each you can purchase as many as are available. You don't have to run to purchase raffle tickets. The raffle is limited to 1,000 tickets. AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 100% of ticket sales go to Caritas of Austin, so this is a no-brainer! Buy some!


• Where is The Long Center located?

The Long Center is conveniently located at 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 across from Auditorium Shores. It is most easily accessed from I-35 from the North or South. MAP
MapQuest Link:Map of 701 W. Riverside Drive.


• Are dogs and strollers permitted?

Yes, but we ask that you start in the back to avoid injury to yourself, your child, pet and other participants. Note that we have a separate timed division for Stroller participants!


• Which race do you recommend for me?

Remember, this is a 5-MILE event, not a 5K (3.1 miles). If you're uncomfortable with this distance, then we recommend that you do the 1-Mile Walk/Run. We encourage you to train and race appropriately and accordingly. This year's event will have separate starts for timed, untimed and the 1-mile. We will divide by bib colors. Once in the appropriate area, line up according your pace. Look for the pace signs.

• Can I walk the 5-mile course?

Yes, but the course closes after two hours, the crews will begin picking up the barricades, so walk faster than a 24 minute/mi. pace.


• My child has never done a race. Can he/she participate in the Kid's K safely?

The Stepping Stone School Kid's K starts at 8:45am (prior to the 5 Mile Race). We group kids according to age and send them off in waves so that bigger kids aren't running over the little ones. Most children do run by themselves, but parents are certainly welcome to accompany their children. This event will only take about 5 minutes to complete. Every Kid's K participant receives a finisher's bracelet!

Additional Facts:

• The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is the largest five-mile run in Texas

• The ThunderCloud Sub Turkey Trot is a tradition for many Austin area families on Thanksgiving morning who want to do something healthy and helpful. It's a great way to get some fresh air and burn calories before that big meal.

• The Stepping Stone School's Activity Center has projects and games for the kids.


• I still have questions. Who do I contact?

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• AFTER THE RACE: Photos at Kreutz Photography.