5 mile run, 1 mile walk, Stepping Stone School Kids K
Over 13,000 participants expected including 1,000 kids

• When: Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2009

7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up/Race Day Registration Opens
8:45 AM - Stepping Stone Schools Kids K PLEASE NOTE THE NEW COURSE WITH A SEPARATE STARTING LINE AND FINISH AREA
9:30 AM - 5 Mile Start
1 Mile Start (directly after 5 Mile Start) ***NEW COURSE****

• Where: Waterloo Park (12th & Trinity)

• Course: 5 mile - click here; 1 mile - click here; Kids K - click here

• Registration & Packet Pick-up:

Thanksgiving Day– 7:30-9:00 am – Waterloo Park

• Parking: There will be ample free parking in the State garages along San Jacinto

• Proceeds: All of the race proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin. Last year's Turkey Trot raised $176,500 and over the last 18 years, the race has raised well over $800,000 for Caritas

• What type of payment do you accept?

Check (Make out to ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot or TCTT), Cash, Credit cards: MasterCard, 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 and the top 3 men and women in each of the following age groups: 10 and under, age 11-12, age 13-15, Age 16-19, 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 and Age 80+.

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.

• Registration Costs:

By Oct. 31: $18 ($20 timed), Kids' K: $8
Nov. 1-22 $20 ($25 timed), Kids' K: $8
Nov. 23-26 $25 ($30 timed), Kids' K: $10

• Can I buy an extra T-shirt?

You may purchase one at the  event for $20. We must make sure that we have enough T-shirts the day of the event for anyone who walks up.

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

We have found that most kids prefer short sleeved shirts.

• Raffle Tickets:

We're giving away two $1500 gift packages from Bicycle Sport Shop. Your chances of winning are one in 500 for each ticket. At $10 each you can purchase as many as are available. Purchase during registration and paket pick-up at Runtex Riverside (but you don't have to run to purchase raffle tickets). The raffle is limited to 1,000 tickets.


• Where is Waterloo Park located?

Waterloo Park is conveniently located at 1301 Trinity between 12th and 15th. It is most easily accessed from I-35 from the North or South. MAP
MapQuest Link:Map of 1301 Trinity, Austin, TX 78701.


• 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. Plus, we will have pace signs to help you line up accordingly on race morning. Slower to the back!


• 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: Results for timed runners at RunFar Racing Service. Photos at Kreutz Photography.