RACE START TIMES!!!
1 MILE at 8am and 5K at 8:30am SHARP
Start/Finish line is in front of Tim Buchanan Stadium
15th Annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot
PRESENTED BY:
The Gonzalez Family
The 15th annual Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has named Andy Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient. Andy was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2024. He is a dedicated father, loving husband, and an inspiration to all those who know him. The Gonzalez family has lived in Aledo since 2020, and they have three young sons who attend Aledo ISD schools. Andy, his wife Lizz and their boys have faced immeasurable hardship as this disease continues to progress. Medical needs, bills, ancillary expenses, and the growing demand for care continue to put immense strain on their resources. The Gonzalez family is strong, deeply embedded in their community, and spread light even despite their circumstances. We are honored to serve them this year! Please join us as we rally around them and support their ongoing needs!
Please REGISTER by midnight on Saturday, October 31, 2026. We cannot guarantee you a t-shirt if received after this deadline. Late registration will begin on November 1, 2026 and run until 8:30am on Thanksgiving Morning.
The Aledo Thanksgiving Trot began with an idea that was shared between a mother and a son - wouldn't it be nice to have our own Fort Worth Turkey Trot in Aledo and let this race benefit a need in our own community. Our mission each year is to provide financial support to a member of our community who needs assistance in meeting their needs.
“The blessing is ours - we’re blessed to live in a great community that supports good causes!!”
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the measure of our Thanksgiving.”