Back of the Yards Turkey Run
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Event details
The Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run is an annual 5-kilometer run/walk in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL, scheduled for November 9, 2025. The course starts at the historic Union Stockyards Gate and runs through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood. Race packets include a commemorative race t-shirt and a timed bib; a medal is available to the first 1,300 finishers. Post-race refreshments listed include coffee, champurrado, tamales, and pan dulce.
- 5K
Logistics and fees
Packet pickup is at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council office, 4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609; date and times are listed as TBD. A registration amount of $34.09 is shown; separate pricing lines list Adults $30 and Children 12 years and under $15. Organizers recommend ride sharing or carpooling; public transit is available : the #8 Halsted bus stops at Exchange Ave & Halsted St, one short block east of the start/finish. Street parking is available near the start/finish. The event is organized by the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council and lists sponsors including SSA 10, SSA 13, BCBSIL, Super Mercados El Guero, and Pete's Market. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.