36th Annual Turkey Trot–Introduction
Austin’s Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition
| Date Thanksgiving, Nov 26, 2026 |
Location The Long Center, Austin |
| Format Live & Virtual |
Benefits Caritas of Austin |
Jump to What You Need
| Event Info | Raffle – First Texas Honda |
| Sponsors | Sponsorship Opportunities |
| Volunteer | FAQs |
| Contact / Media | Gift to Caritas |
One Community. 36 Years.
What started in 1991 with 600 runners has grown into the largest 5‑mile run in Texas. Every Thanksgiving morning, thousands of Austinites lace up before the turkey goes in the oven — and every dollar raised goes straight to Caritas of Austin’s work to end homelessness in our community.
| 26,000+ Participants |
700+ Volunteers |
$6.0M+ Raised for Caritas |
Thanksgiving Morning at a Glance
Everything Else You Need
Dig into the details, get involved, or find a way to give back.
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Details
Event Info & Packet PickupFull schedule, packet pickup locations & hours, registration pricing, and the live vs. virtual breakdown. |
Sign Up
Register for the TrotReserve your spot in the 5‑mile run, 1‑mile walk, or Kids K — live or virtual. |
Win Big
First Texas Honda Raffle100% of ticket revenue goes straight to Caritas of Austin. See this year’s prizes. |
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Get Involved
VolunteerIt takes 700+ volunteers to pull off Texas’s largest 5‑mile run. Join the team. |
Partners
Our SponsorsMeet the local businesses that help make the Trot possible every year. |
Partner With Us
Sponsorship OpportunitiesInterested in sponsoring the Trot? Learn about available packages. |
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Help
FAQsAnswers to the most common questions about race day, timing, and logistics. |
Press
Contact & MediaMedia inquiries, photos, and how to reach the Turkey Trot team. |
Give Back
Gift to CaritasCan’t make it on Thanksgiving? Make a direct donation to Caritas of Austin. |