Thanksgiving Day Morning
Thursday, November 23, 2017

McDonald's Half-K Kids Run (Ages 5-10) @ 8:30 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 $39. Registration on race day is $41 (Gloves and other race goodies limited).

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 18th, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, November 19th, 12:00, Noon - 4:30 PM
Monday, November 20th, 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, November 21st, 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday, November 22nd, 10 AM - 7 PM

Race Day Morning, November 23rd, 7 AM - 8:59 AM at Paul Brown Stadium, Gate C.

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

Basic doesn't have to be boring. Stock up on these Super Soft Crew-Neck Staple Tops to use as base layering pieces or for pairing with any of your pants for a simple, casual look. These shirts can be cool and breathable for when it gets too hot, yet can still keep you warm on those chillier evenings. They're perfect for your year-long wardrobe whether you are running to the grocery or running to the finish line.

Features:

• Available in sizes S-2XL in ladies and men's shirts.
  
• Super soft cotton feel
  
• Machine wash in cold water. Hang to dry. Do not bleach.
  
• Flattering, feminine fit for women!
  
• Handsome and essential long sleeve shirt for men!
  
[*]You can try them on at packet pick up and exchange sizes for best fit. Buy a bunch!

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 Half-K Kid's Run is a celebration of good health for children ages 5 to 10 years old. It is a non-competitive fun run on Second Street starting at 8:30am at the official race start. Parents may walk and push strollers with the children.

Course Description & Maps:
The loop course on Second Street is a half-K for the 5-10 year old. The flat and fast course will start and finish at the official start and finish lines of the 10k-so that all the children can be and finish with a flourish at the 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 fans everywhere.

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 5-10, The McDonald's Half-K Kids Run:

All children will receive a t-shirt with the W&S Thanksgiving Day Race commemorative logo. The t-shirt is preshrunk cotton/poly blend for the perfect fit. Thanks to our partner McDonald’s, the shirt is FREE with your child’s registration.

• 5.3 oz. 100% pre-shrunk cotton
  
• Seamless rib at neck
  
• Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
  
• Double-needle stitching throughout
  
• Great for running around & playing!
  
• Make you run faster!!

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.

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!

The $6.50 per/person option to have your race packet mailed to your home will end on October 28th.

If you registered prior to the deadline and purchased the mail-to-home option, expect delivery by Friday, November 10th.

Always® Wants you to Nominate Your Favorite Mother, Daughter, Friend to ‘Ring In’ the Start

For the first time in race history, a hundred special women and girls will be on stage at the starting line to send off the runners and the walkers.

Do you know that woman who is always involved in something - making a difference in her community and the lives she touches? She radiates an inner charisma. She’s deeply good. She always makes you feel funny and valued. You often catch her looking after other people and inspiring them with her extraordinary strength, bravery and perseverance. She is the one who goes the extra mile to help make life better for others.

She’s the one we want you to nominate to join 99 other woman to celebrate the official start of this year’s 108th event.

No other race in the world celebrates women and girls like Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day 10k Walk/Run.

The exciting new feature of the race is sponsored by Always, a P&G product that empowers women to live life without limits through trusted feminine care products and confidence and puberty education.

Nominate that special woman or girl during online registration for the event.

Honorees will be chosen by a selection committee.

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