Bare Bones Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
Bare Bones Turkey Trot in Mattoon, Illinois is an annual non-competitive road run on Thanksgiving morning with 3 mile and 5 mile routes through the Mattoon Lightworks at Peterson Park. One self service water station, proceeds support the YMCA scholarship fund.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 miles 3 miles

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot - Mattoon, IL

The Bare Bones Turkey Trot is an annual non-competitive road run in Mattoon, Illinois held on Thanksgiving morning. The event offers short distance routes and takes place with family, friends, and community members present.

Both routes pass through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise. The event is organized as a low‑frills run with one self service water station and no official results recorded. Proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA Membership for All scholarship fund.

Practical event location information is listed as 221 N. 16th Street, PO Box 875, Mattoon, IL 61938. The event fielded individual entries in its listed categories.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 3 mile
  • 5 mile
5 mi
5-Mile Turkey Trot
3 mi
3-Mile Turkey Trot
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