Thanksgiving Day Morning
Thursday, November 24, 2016

McDonald's Quarter K Kids Run (Ages 5-8) @ 8:25 AM
McDonald's Half K Kids Run (Ages 9-11) @ 8:35 AM
W&S Thanksgiving Day 10K Run and Walk @ 9:00 AM

Paul Brown Stadium (see map for course details). Free Parking

Click the "click here to register now" button above.

Registration at the Running Spot will be $38. Registration on race day is $40.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Get Me Registered.

Pick up your Race Number w/attached timing tag, gloves, McDonald's gift certificate, free products, and high tech long-sleeve shirt (if purchased) at The Running Spot in O'Bryonville.

Saturday, November 19th, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, November 20th, 12:00, Noon - 5 PM
Monday, November 21st, 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, November 22nd, 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday, November 23rd, 10 AM - 7 PM

Or Race Day Morning, November 24th, 7 AM - 8:59 AM at Paul Brown Stadium

Note: Shirt size is not guaranteed if you're picking it up on race day. Try hard to pick up your packet early!

NEW for 2016!
The W & S Thanksgiving Day Race is on trend with a super soft, lightweight long sleeve shirt! 4.5 oz. premium ringspun cotton/poly blend makes this shirt one you'll wear again and again. You can run, work and play in the most comfortable race shirt yet! It only took us 107 years.

• 4.5 oz. ringspun cotton/poly blend[*]TearAway label[*]Standard fit[*]Great for running, working & playing!

10k Run and Walk (6.2 miles) with gently rolling hills (bridges) in downtown setting.

SEE MAP for course details.

Directions to Start

The McDonald's Kids Run is a celebration of good health for children ages 5 to 12 years old.

This non-competitive event is held on Second Street and is started in "waves" by age group.
For ages 5-11, McDonald's Half K Kids Run: start at 8:35 am

Parents may walk and push strollers with the children.

Course Description & Maps:
The loop course is a half K for the 5-11 year olds. The loop course on second street allows the children to start and finish at the official start and finish lines and under the race banners - just like Mom and Dad! The children will turn at the cones on Second Street so that the event is safe and allows for maximum cheering - from Mom and Dad!

All children receive a finisher's medal.


The event is $10 and children receive a free t-shirt while supplies last.

Packet pick up is during the same times as listed for adult packet pick up.

For ages 5-11, The McDonald's Half K Kids Run:

NEW for 2016!
All children will receive a t-shirt with the W & S Thanksgiving Day Race commemorative artwork. The t-shirt is 100% cotton, breathable and pre-shrunk for the perfect fit. Thanks to our partner McDonald's!

• 5.3 oz. 100% pre-shrunk cotton[*]TearAway label[*]Great for running around & playing!

There are over 5000 free parking spots available in the surface parking lots by Paul Brown Stadium. They are gobbled up really fast (just like you run)!

It pays to get there early and fast.
Parking Map

If you miss them, the race recommends that you park in any of the lots downtown or along the streetcar route and take the STREETCAR to the start.

Disposable bib-tags!

The tag is a small device which will be attached to the back of your race number to record your net time. It doesn't matter if you start at the back of the pack, walk the race, or get squished at the start. The tag will start your official time when you cross the computer pads at the starting line, and stop when you cross the finish line. Your results will be online.

If you can't run or walk, how about volunteering? It's so much fun and your efforts will benefit our charities! There are registration hours, water stations, party set-up, race day marshals and more. Contact us at thanksgivingdayrace.com/contact-us.html

10K (Men and Women)
15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Post Race party is at Paul Brown Stadium. Music and food will be on the plaza level at Paul Brown Stadium. Enjoy lots of snacks and refreshments from Kroger, and much more. Live band - Nativity Code - will be entertaining us.

The Ronald McDonald House volunteers will be serving Alpine Valley Water at mile marker 4. Port-a-lets will also be available at mile 4.

SPOT ON Thanksgiving Day Training at Running Spot

And You-Yes, You-Can Do This!

Training with people is one of the most powerful ways to love running and walking. If you're looking for fun and energizing training programs to prepare for the race, the Running Spot offers programs targeting different levels of experience and interest - runners, walkers and runners/walkers!

The programs begin on September 26th and include all planning, guidance and motivation from a large coaching team. You will receive a technical running top along with a pair of technical socks, a 10% discount on all in-store purchases, and even social events and other exciting activities. Hello, healthy!

I bet you have heard the saying, "If you enjoy what you do, you will never work a day in your life." Same thing goes for exercise! The Running Spot training programs make it easyyyyy!

More information here...

As you can see, our sponsorship keeps this event healthy every Thanksgiving Day.

Please visit our sponsors...

Read about the race in 1920!

Your Event Questions with Answers

Donate to one of our great charities here!


Additional Charities:
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

The $6.50 per/person option to have your race packet mailed to your home will end on October 29th.

If you registered prior to the deadline and purchased the mail-to-home option, expect delivery by Friday, November 11th.

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.