ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day endurance event in Austin, Texas, on November 26, 2026. Held in Austin since 1991, it has grown into a major community gathering that brings together thousands of participants and volunteers. The program includes a 5-mile run/walk at 8:30 a.m., a Kids K (1K walk/run) at 8:45 a.m., and a 1-mile run/walk at 9:50 a.m. The event promotes family participation over the holiday, and all profits go to Caritas of Austin, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness.

The 5-miler is a road distance that suits both runners looking for a solid pre-feast effort and walkers who want a longer outing, while the 1-mile and Kids K options make it easy for the whole family to join. Because of the large crowd, arrive early and line up according to your expected pace. Four to six weeks of regular running with a weekly long run of five to six miles will get you comfortably through the 5-mile course.