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16th Annual 
2008 TXU Energy Turkey Trot
A Healthy Thanksgiving Tradition Benefiting Sheltering Arms Senior Services
Thanksgiving morning | November 27, 2008 | 8:00 a.m.
Uptown Park in Houston, Texas
5K | 10K | Kids' K | Post Race Party
Online registration ends Friday, 11/21 at 11 p.m. Central time.
Special Thanks to Our 2008 Event Sponsors
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Sponsorships are still available (.pdf)
The TXU Energy Turkey Trot includes a 5K fun run/walk/wheelchair event, a chip-timed 10K race, a Kids' K and a post race party.
Event Schedule
6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. On-Site Registration and Chip Pickup begins
7:55 a.m. 10K/5K Wheelchair Starts
8:00 a.m. 10K/5K Run
8:05 a.m. 10K/5K Walk
9:15 a.m. Kids' K
Times subject to change
Fees
5K & 10K
$28 when paid 11/20-26
$30 race day
Kids' K (ages 12 and under)
$9 when paid 11/20-26
$10 race day
Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration (Starting Nov. 22)
Luke's Locker, 1953 West Gray in the River Oaks Shopping Center
Saturday, Nov. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23 - Noon to 5 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 24, 25, 26 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
If you are from out of town and can only register or pick up your packet race day, please note that race day packet pickup starts at 6:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive early and please be prepared to wait in line. You may have a friend/family member pick up your packet for you at Luke's Locker during the packet pickup times listed above.
NEW CHIP SYSTEM: This year we will use a new disposable timing system. Timed 10K participants will no longer have to register their timing chip at packet pickup, or have it removed at the finish line. Each 10K runner's chip is encoded into the runner's bib number. The peel-off, disposable portion of the bib becomes a tag that you attach to your shoe. To learn how to properly attach the chip, please view this instructional video. Because of this new system, runners may no longer wear their own ChampionChip in the race.
Awards
10K: The male and female winners in three categories - First Overall 10K, First Masters 10K and First Wheelchair 10K - will receive special prize packages, each with a retail value of more than $500. Package includes an ipod Nano, $100 gift certificate from Luke's Locker, weekend stay at Omni Houston Hotel and a case of Community Coffee.
The top three male and female 10K winners in each age group category (7-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-plus.) will receive awards. You must wear a chip to be timed and be eligible to receive a 10K award.
Kids' K participants will receive a finisher medal and a good luck turkey feather.
Race Route
Sanctioning
The race is fully sanctioned and certified by the Gulf Association of USA Track & Field.
10K/5K Course Restrictions
Course is on flat, concrete-surfaced city streets. Our insurance requirements prohibit roller blades, skates, strollers, or baby joggers from the 10K and 5K runs. Strollers and baby joggers may be used in the walks.
Corporate Teams
Corporate running teams require a separate entry form. Please call 713-685-6555 for more information or e-mail us.
Parking
Parking for race participants and volunteers is available at Uptown Park. Uptown Park can be accessed on race morning by turning onto Uptown Park Blvd. off of the 610 feeder road. Please note that prior to the start of the race all other entrances are closed. All entrances to Uptown Park will be closed as early as 6:30 a.m. so please arrive early to get the best parking spot!
Gear Check
Drop off your warm-ups and keys at the Gear Check-In located in the race day packet pickup area.
Post Race Party
Join us after the Trot for healthy refreshments at the Post Race Party located in the parking lot in front of Arturo's Italian Restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see the answer to your question? Check out our FAQs.
Trot Hotline
If you have questions or need additional information, please call 713-685-6524 or e-mail us.
Photography
Brightroom Photography will be taking pictures race day. To purchase photos 3-4 days after the event, go to the Turkey Trot page at Brightroom.com.
To Volunteer
Would you or a friend or family member prefer to volunteer on race day? Call (713) 685-6552 for more information.
Need a Hotel?
Skip the traffic and catch some extra zzz's by staying at the beautiful Omni Houston Hotel, just minutes away from the Turkey Trot start line. The Omni Houston Hotel is offering a discounted rate of $95/night for all Turkey Trot participants. Book online using the group code 13300604937 or call the Omni directly at 1-800-THE-OMNI (843-6664) and request the "Turkey Trot" rate. Discounted Turkey Trot rate good on all Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday arrivals (November 25-27).
Trot Hotline 713-685-6524 or e-mail us.
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