Turkey TrOT 2025
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Denton, Texas
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Turkey TrOT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Denton, Texas! This vibrant community event invites runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages to participate in a spirited 5K along a scenic, family-friendly route. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends and family, this untimed fun run is all about coming together for a great cause—supporting occupational therapy research.
Participants can look forward to water stations and enthusiastic cheering sections throughout the course, creating an uplifting atmosphere. After crossing the finish line, join in the festivities at the lively vendor fair, showcasing local businesses and health resources, complete with giveaways and refreshing snacks. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while celebrating the future of occupational therapy! Remember to register online before race day, and arrive early to soak in the excitement. Your participation not only promotes health and wellness but also strengthens the community's commitment to innovative occupational therapy research.
Participants can look forward to water stations and enthusiastic cheering sections throughout the course, creating an uplifting atmosphere. After crossing the finish line, join in the festivities at the lively vendor fair, showcasing local businesses and health resources, complete with giveaways and refreshing snacks. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while celebrating the future of occupational therapy! Remember to register online before race day, and arrive early to soak in the excitement. Your participation not only promotes health and wellness but also strengthens the community's commitment to innovative occupational therapy research.
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 25th at 11:59 pm
* Includes 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: Old Main Circle Denton, TX US 76204
* Please arrive by 8:00am to allow plenty of time for parking and warming up.
* 8:15am start time for both the 1 mile and 5k.
* Wed love for you to wear your Turkey TrOT t-shirt!!
* Bathrooms will be available in Woodcock 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 MCL parking lot or visitor parking.
* 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
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 25th at 11:59 pm
* Includes 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: Old Main Circle Denton, TX US 76204
* Please arrive by 8:00am to allow plenty of time for parking and warming up.
* 8:15am start time for both the 1 mile and 5k.
* Wed love for you to wear your Turkey TrOT t-shirt!!
* Bathrooms will be available in Woodcock 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 MCL parking lot or visitor parking.
* 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
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Turkey TrOT 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
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
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$22.20
These runners/walkers will complete a single loop, rather than two.
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