ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Name: ThunderCloud Subs
Price range: $

35th Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

5-mi / 1-mi / Kids K

Registration Now Open

-A Live (and virtual) Event-

Just like in our business philosophy—a value menu with everyday prices—
we strive to keep our family fun run Turkey Trot affordable for everyone.
In that regard, we haven’t raised our fees this year. We hope you’re able
to participate and if able, contribute further to our cause
of supporting Caritas of Austin by purchasing raffle tickets
(100% of ticket revenue goes straight to Caritas)
or giving cash donations.

This year’s Turkey Trot art is by J.P. Hellacious and sponsored by Art From The Streets.

Event: 5-mile run, 1-mile walk, Stepping Stone School Kids-K
Event Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
New Starting Time for timed runners: 8:30 am. See schedule below for all the details.
Place: The Long Center, Austin, TX
Beneficiary: Caritas of Austin
Register: Here
Details and packet pick-up information: Here
Virtual event information: Here

Schedule of Events on Thanksgiving

7am – 9am — Registration/Packet Pickup
(Note: T-shirts are not guaranteed if you pick up on Thanksgiving morning.)
NEW START TIME: 8:30am — Timed 5-mile run
8:45am — Stepping Stone School Kids K
9:10am — Wheelchair Start
NEW START TIME: 9:15am — Untimed 5-mile
9:50am — 1-mile walk/run
10:45am — Trophy Pickup Begins

Music

Spin the wheel and test your luck with Double Heads, Austin’s only vinyl DJ duo. Best known as the hosts of the award-nominated Double Heads Variety Hour on KOOP Radio (Austin Chronicle’s “Best Radio Program” and “Best DJ”), the boys are back in the open air for their Turkey Trot premiere – bringing the finest of Texas tunes and the crispest of track suits for your 5K running pleasure. For more information, visit doubleheads.org.

National Anthem

Amy Atchley is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas. Her music, which has been described as having a sound that blends indie-pop, folk, and classical influences, has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, HITS Magazine, and Vanity Fair. She is known for her “ethereal” and “incandescent” vocals and is a graduate of the University of Texas’s School of Music.

A cornerstone of the Austin music scene for many years, Atchley also honed her skills in New York City at venues like CBGB’s Gallery and The Bitter End. Her career highlights include performing with artists like Paul Simon and Edie Brickell and opening for Charles Neville at Jazz Fest. She has also provided the voice for Barbie for Mattel and has been featured on MTV and Disney.

Atchley has released five solo albums, with her latest record, Sometimes a Woman is King (2023), receiving regional radio buzz. Other albums include Where You Go (2014) and Pretty Muse (2009). The album Sometimes a Woman is King features nine tracks and was produced by Robert Harrison of Cotton Mather. In addition to her solo work, she was part of the Austin groups Fabu and Hush. She has been recognized in the Austin Chronicle Music Awards, where she was voted best in both Pop Band and Female Vocals categories. New music is reportedly scheduled for 2026.

History

The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot, one of Austin’s most beloved Thanksgiving traditions, started in 1991 with just a handful of volunteers and 600 participants. Today it has grown to be the largest 5-mile run in Texas, with more than 700 volunteers and over 20,000 participants from all over the U.S. and beyond.

Not only is it a great way for families to have fun together on Thanksgiving, but it’s also an event that you can feel good about being a part of–100% of all proceeds go directly to Caritas of Austin, a non-profit that works to prevent and end homelessness in the Austin community. To date, the Turkey Trot has raised more than $5.4 million for Caritas.

For all the details, go to Event Info. One Community–35 Years.

#ThunderCloudTurkeyTrot

About Caritas of Austin

As it has for more than three decades, ALL proceeds from the Trot benefit Caritas of Austin, and its mission to end homelessness in Austin—a mission that is more urgent than ever this year. The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised more than $5.4 million for Caritas since the event began in 1991, helping thousands of people to get off the streets, realize their full potential, and contribute to our community.

Each person Caritas of Austin serves shares the devastating experience of homelessness. Some people have lived on the streets of Austin for years, while others are more hidden, living in their car or other temporary shelters. An unexpected crisis such as an injury, illness, or a lost job can leave people on the brink of homelessness with nowhere to turn for support.

Caritas builds well-being by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills.

Visit Caritas of Austin

The 2025 Turkey Trot Raffle

CLICK HERE for a chance to win a brand new Honda Accord 3-Year Lease or $20,000 credit towards a new Honda!
All revenue from raffle tickets goes directly to Caritas of Austin.

Other prizes TBD.

Congratulations to our previous First Texas Honda Raffle winners!

Previous Raffle Winners

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