Turkey TrOT 2025

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Denton, Texas
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fun at the 2nd Annual Turkey TrOT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in beautiful Denton, Texas! This engaging event offers both a 5K and a 1.5-mile fun run, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned athletes to casual walkers. The scenic, family-friendly course is designed to inspire participants while raising funds for vital occupational therapy research.

Join us for a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and purpose! Enjoy water stations and cheering sections along the route, and don’t miss out on the vibrant vendor fair afterward, featuring local businesses, health resources, and plenty of goodies. By participating, you’ll be supporting the St. Catherine's Challenge, which empowers the next generation of occupational therapists through innovative research and evidence-based practice. Don’t forget to register online before race day to secure your spot and a chance to receive a guaranteed race T-shirt! Let’s come together to make a difference while having a blast!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the 2nd Annual Turkey TrOT, a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds in support of occupational therapy research. Whether youre a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or walking with friends and family, this 5K offers an inclusive and inspiring way to get moving for a great cause.

The course will take participants through a scenic, family-friendly route, with water stations and cheering sections along the way. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy a vibrant vendor fair featuring local businesses, health and wellness resources, and sponsor booths offering giveaways, refreshments, and activities.

All proceeds from the event directly benefit the St. Catherines Challenge, a nationwide initiative supporting the future of occupational therapy by funding innovative research, advancing evidence-based practice, and empowering the next generation of therapists.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps strengthen the impact of occupational therapy across communities.

REGISTRATION PRICING:

* Early Bird - $20/25

* Ends on October 22nd at 11:59 pm
* Includes a guaranteed shirt

* General Admission - $25/30

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

* This event is untimed - it is a fundraising fun run!
* All registrations must be done online before race day.
* Only early bird registrations are guaranteed a race T-shirt.
* Snacks, water, and sports drinks will be provided.
* Local vendors will be at this event.

BIB PICKUP AND RACE DAY INFORMATION:

* PACKET PICK-UP:

* Friday, November 7th from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at TWUs MCL Lobby.
* To save time on race day, come check in, get your bib, and T-shirt ahead of time!

* DAY OF PACKET PICK UP: will take place near the starting line starting at 7:15am.

MORNING OF DETAILS:

* Address: 301 Administration Dr, Denton, TX 76201 (TWU Hubbard Hall)
* Please arrive by 8:00am to allow plenty of time for parking and warming up.
* 8:45am start time for both the 1.5 mile and 5k.
* Wed love for you to wear your Turkey TrOT t-shirt!!
* Bathrooms will be available in Hubbard Hall, near the start line.
* Event Parking: Because the event is on the weekend, participants and their families are able to park on TWUs campus for free, without a permit. We would recommend parking in the Lowry, MCL, or visitor parking lot.
* After your run, please join us in exploring our local vendor fair, playing yard games, and enjoying some complimentary treats from our amazing sponsors!

ABOUT US:
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is an organization that supports occupational therapy research and increases awareness about the important relationship between health and everyday activities (occupations). In 1988, the AOTF Board of Directors recognized Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) as a national honor society. https://www.aotf.org/Pi-Theta-Epsilon

The PTE chapter at Texas Woman's University raises money for treatment research, including an annual donation to the St. Catherine's Challenge.
Learn more about the St. Catherine's Challenge here: https://www.aotf.org/stcatherinechallenge

RACE DAY MAP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VZvBpgucesC-nYeu1pWHMXdrBJcGwV0e/view?usp=sharing

Races

  • Turkey TrOT 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)

    $27.50

    Our course is an approximately 1.5-mile loop that will be run twice for the 5K track.
  • Turkey TrOT 1.5 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)

    $22.20

    These runners/walkers will complete a single loop, rather than two.

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301 Administration Drive, Denton, 76201, TX, United States

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