Turkey TrOT 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the 2nd Annual Turkey TrOT, a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds in support of occupational therapy research. Whether you’re 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.

🌳 Course Details

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.

💰 Proceeds

All proceeds from the event directly benefit the St. Catherine’s 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.

🏅 Registration Pricing

• Early Bird: $20/25
  • Ends: October 25th at 11:59 pm
  • Includes: guaranteed shirt
• General Admission: $25/30

📝 Additional Notes

• Event Type: This event is untimed - it is a fundraising fun run!
• Online Registration: All registrations must be done online before race day.
• T-Shirt: Only early bird registrations are guaranteed a race T-shirt.
• Refreshments: Snacks, water, and sports drinks will be provided.
• Vendors: 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 TWU’s MCL Lobby.
  • To save time on race day, come check in, get your bib, and T-shirt ahead of time!
• Day of Packet Pickup: will take place near the starting line starting at 7:15 am.

🌄 Morning of Details

• Address: Old Main Circle Denton, TX US 76204
• Arrival Time: Please arrive by 8:00 am to allow plenty of time for parking and warming up.
• Start Time: 8:15 am start time for both the 1-mile and 5k.
• T-Shirt: We’d love for you to wear your Turkey TrOT t-shirt!!
• Restrooms: Bathrooms will be available in Woodcock Hall, near the start line.
• Parking: Because the event is on the weekend, participants and their families are able to park on TWU’s campus for free, without a permit. We recommend parking in the MCL parking lot or visitor parking.
• Vendor Fair: 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. Learn more

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: Learn more

📍 Race Day Map

View the race day map here: Race Day Map

📅 Event Details

Date: November 8, 2025
Location: 301 Administration Drive, Denton, TX
URL: Turkey TrOT 2025