T-Bird Trot

Parents! Harness all the back to school energy you have right now and register for the T-Bird Trot TODAY! The FIRST day of school is the LAST day to register and get your t-shirt. So don’t delay! Click here to sign up online: ​

T-Bird Trot Sign Up

If registration presents a financial burden for your family, please use the code TROT19 at check out. This is a 100% discount and will remain confidential. We want everyone to be able to participate!

Whew, now that registration is behind us, what’s up with the Trot in 2019 anyway? It’s early this year: Friday, August 23rd. Plan to arrive around 5:30 pm. The race starts at 6 pm, with dinner and a DJ-fueled dance party to follow! Bring water—it will probably be hot—and consider walking or biking to the event, since parking will be limited. And don’t stress if you’re not a marathoner in your spare time. This is a fun, relaxed walk or run through the neighborhood and is only about two miles in length. Please leave dogs and bikes at home, but feel free to push littles in strollers or wagons.

The logo this year was designed by Trailwood parent Julie Severns (Lillian and Jake’s mom). Tell her what a great job she did when you see her!

Finally, did you know that the T-Bird Trot is actually a fundraiser for the Trailwood library?! What?! It’s true. For several years running, the event has pulled in enough money to make a $1,000 gift to the library for books and other curriculum materials. Consider making a donation this year! You can do so by clinking on the registration link above.

Are you new to the Trot? Or maybe it’s just been a loooooong summer? No problem! Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:

• When do I get my shirt? Everything you ordered (including meal wristbands) will be delivered to your child’s classroom the day before the event. Check those backpacks!
• Do I have to pay to attend? No! You are only paying to eat dinner and/or purchase a t-shirt. If you want to come hang out and not eat or wear the gear, no problem. Just come on out August 23rd.
• Do I even have to register? Nope again! Feels like I might be erasing all that “Register! Register! Register!” progress I made above, but the event itself is free. If you miss the deadline, you can still join us!
• What’s for dinner? No, seriously. You’re cooking tonight, right?
  Dinner at the Trot is from Chick-fil-A! You can choose from chicken sandwiches or a market salad when you register. Price Chopper generously donates the rest: bottled water, chips, fruit and cookies. Come hungry!
• Are we safe on the route? Yep. The Overland Park Police Department marks the route ahead of time and ensures our safety as we walk and run. Give them five when you walk by—they’ll be hot, too!
• What if it rains? The event is rain or shine! We will move dinner into the cafeteria if the weather is bad.
• How do I get my business’ logo on the shirt? Or my face? Or someone else’s face? By making a $50 or more donation to the Trot.
  

Contact Megan Foreman at foremanmeg@gmail.com with questions.

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