The inaugural ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot, Austin, Texas, was held on Thanksgiving morning in 1991 with approximately 600 runners. Today, over 20,000 runners and walkers help mak this Thanksgiving Day tradition the biggest 5-mile run in Texas which also includes a one-mile walk and Kids K. Since its inception, the event has raised over $3.4 million for Caritas of Austin to help prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin. Since 1975, ThunderCloud Subs has been Austin’s original neighborhood subs shop with a rich tradition of serving fresh, fast and healthy food in a comfortable atmosphere. ThunderCloud has 31 stores in Central Austin.
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can reach their full potential and contribute to our community. We build well being by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building well being and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone.
Caritas’ mission is to prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin.
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is a not for profit, charitable organization formed under Section 501 (c)3
