ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
35th Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
5-mi / 1-mi / Kids K
-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.
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.
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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