The 7th annual 5K/10K, Fun Trail Walk, Youth Mini Race takes place on a scenic city run. It starts on the west by the Main Plaza and follows the Old #9 trail. It will split off for the 10K. The Trail walk is a meandering mile down by Cibolo Creek.
The Turkey Trot is one of the Hill Country's top races. The first 600 participants are guaranteed long-sleeve tech shirts. In 2017, we had over 670 registrants, so register early to ensure a shirt!
Course Previews
Coming soon!
Packet Pick-up
Friday ,November 16: 10:00am-7:00pm at the Boerne Family YMCA, 820 Adler Road
Saturday, November 17, Race Day: 6:30am-7:30am at Boerne City Plaza
Event Schedule:
6:30am - Packet Pick-up/registration
7:45am - Welcome/Warm-up/Announcements
8:00am - Trail walk Begins
8:05/08am - 10K/5K Begins
9:00am - Kids fun Run
9:20am - Awards/Results posted
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting sponsor
Package $5,000 - One available
Exclusive Features
- Title Sponsor Recognition: We will add your company name as the title sponsor to the race logo anytime it's presented
- Shirt Graphics: Inclusion of company logo in large at the top of the back of the shirt
- Year Advertising: Company logo will be hung on a banner inside the Y for a year
- Race Day Banner space: Located at announcement area/stage and near the start/finish line
- Race Website exposure: logo on Turkey Trot website with hyperlink to your site
Additional Perks
- Race Advertising: Company listed on all printed and electronic material
- Race Entries: 6-Complementary race entries for either the 5k or 10k for you to use Y Passes: 20-Complementary 2 week passes to the Boerne Family
- YMCA Race Day tent space: 20x20 space; must provide own tent, chairs and table, etc.
- Packet Stuffing opportunity: add a coupon, brochure or marketing item to the race packets for the 625+ runners
T-shirt sponsor
Package $2,500 one available
Exclusive Features:
- Shirt Graphics: Inclusion of company logo in large at the top of the back of the shirt
- Race Shirts: 5-Complementary race shirts Race
- Day Signs: Company logo displayed on a yard sign on the plaza during the race
- Race Website exposure: logo on Turkey Trot website with hyperlink to your site
Additional Perks:
- Race Advertising:
- Company listed on all printed and electronic material
- Race Entries: 4-Complementary race entries for either the 5k or 10k for you to use
- Y Passes: 10-Complementary 2 week passes to the Boerne Family YMCA
- Race Day tent space: 20x20 space; must provide own tent, chairs and table, etc.
- Packet Stuffing opportunity: add a coupon, brochure or marketing item to the race packets for the 625+ runners
Package $2,500
Exclusive Features;
- Shirt Graphics: Inclusion of company logo in medium at the top of the back of the shirt
- Race Day Banner space: Located at announcement area/stage and near the start/finish line
- Race Day Signs: Company logo displayed on a yard sign on the plaza during the race
- Race Website exposure: logo on Turkey Trot website with hyperlink to your site
Additional Perks:
- Race Advertising: Company listed on all printed and electronic material
- Race Entries: 4-Complementary race entries for either the 5k or 10k for you to use
- Y Passes: 10-Complementary 2 week passes to the Boerne Family YMCA
- Race Day tent space: 20x20 space; must provide own tent, chairs and table, etc.
- Packet Stuffing opportunity: add a coupon, brochure or marketing item to the race packets for the 625+ runners
After party sponsor
Package $2,000
Exclusive Features:
- Shirt Graphics: Inclusion of company logo in medium at the top of the back of the shirt
- Race Day Banner space: Located at announcement area/stage and near the start/finish line, provided by sponsor
- Race Day Signs: Company logo displayed on a yard sign on the plaza during the race
- Race Website exposure: logo on Turkey Trot website with hyperlink to your site
Additional Perks:
- Race Advertising: Company listed on all printed and electronic material
- Race Entries: 4-Complementary race entries for either the 5k or 10k for you to use
- Y Passes: 10-Complementary 2 week passes to the Boerne Family YMCA
- Race Day tent space: 20x20 space; must provide own tent, chairs and table, etc.
- Packet Stuffing opportunity: add a coupon, brochure or marketing item to the race packets for the 625+ runners
Youth Fun Zone Sponsor
PACKAGE $1,500
Exclusive Features:
- Shirt Graphics: Inclusion of company logo in medium at the top of the back of the shirt
- Race Day Banner space: Located in the Youth Fun Zone area, provided by sponsor
- Race Day Signs: Company logo displayed on a yard sign on the plaza during the race
- Race Website exposure: logo on Turkey Trot website with hyperlink to your site
Additional Perks:
- Race Advertising: Company listed on all printed and electronic material
- Race Entries: 3-Complementary race entries for either the 5k or 10k for you to use
- Y Passes: 10-Complementary 2 week passes to the Boerne Family YMCA
- Race Day tent space: 20x20 space; must provide own tent, chairs and table, etc.
- Packet Stuffing opportunity: add a coupon, brochure or marketing item to the race packets for the 625+ runners
volunteer opportunities
With our event growing every year, we are always looking for volunteers. Below are some great opportunities to get involved with the Turkey Trot! To volunteer for any of these great opportunities click here!
Packet Stuffing
Wednesday, November 14 Boerne Family YMCA
Job includes assisting in putting 600 bags together with items from sponsors, race day information, etc. A fun job but requires a lot of standing. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm; volunteers needed: 8
Packet Pick Up
Friday, November 16 Boerne Family YMCA
Job includes data entry to match participant with bib number and distribution of packets and shirts.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm; volunteers needed: 3
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; volunteers needed: 3
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm; volunteers needed: 3
Set Up Crew
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes some heavy lifting, setting up tables, setting up tents, moving boxes, etc.
Will need some type of headlight as it will be dark when this shift begins.
5:00 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 8
Packet Pickup
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes matching participant with bib number and distribution of packets and shirts.
6:00 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 8
**Ask Me Roamer**
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes being available to point participants to areas of need. Layout of all tents will be shared and will need to be available to help with crowd control or questions.
(Please note: It is Mandatory to attend one of the Pre-Race Volunteer meetings to go
over the course layout and expectations)
6:00 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 4
**Course Monitors**
Saturday, November 17 Street around Boerne, Texas
Show up to plaza and get your assigned spot on the race course.
Job includes shouting directional cues along the race course to participants; ensuring runners are safe on the road and that no runner gets off-course. A fun job but requires a lot of standing and high energy to keep runners energized. You are welcome to bring a chair and cooler for snacks if needed. End time will vary on your location on the route. If you know where you would like to be, please let us know!
(Please note: It is Mandatory to attend one of the Pre-Race Volunteer meetings to go over the course layout and expectations)
7:00 am - 10:00 am; volunteers needed: 4 per spot (23 spots – 92 total volunteers)
Finish Line Food Crew
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job requires staging the snacks for the race participants.
Also, ongoing monitoring to ensure participant receives one serving, restocking items once they are out, and tearing down boxes and gathering trash.
Other duties include passing out waters and fruit as needed.
7:30 am - 10:00 am; volunteers needed: 4
Award Assistant
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job requires being responsible for the setting out of and guarding awards prior to award presentations at 9:30 am and 10:45 am.
Help in handing out of awards and then packing up any unclaimed awards and delivering them back to one of the co-race director.
9:10 am – 9:45 am; volunteers needed: 2
Clean Up Crew
Saturday, November 17 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes helping replenish trash bags, pick up trash, help with table and tent breakdown and loading of equipment. May require some heavy lifting.
9:00 am – 11:00 am; volunteers Needed: 8