Chi Town Turkey Trot
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Chi Town Turkey Trot : basic details
The Chi Town Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Chicago, IL. The event uses the Chicago lakefront area near DuSable Harbor and runs on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and adjacent sidewalks. The event is part of a larger run series and a nationwide Thankful Turkey Run/Walk leaderboard.
Distances and event types
- 5K Run/Walk (timed)
- 5K Run/Walk (untimed)
- 10K Run
- 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (ages 11 and under)
- Kids Dash (100 meters, ages 8 and under)
- Virtual Run - 5K
- Virtual Run - 10K
Course, timing and amenities
The main courses are chip-timed and have published course time limits: the 5K limit is 1 hour 20 minutes and the 10K limit is 1 hour 50 minutes. Toilets are available at the start/finish. Water stations provide water along the course. A gear check is available on site. Packet options include mailed packets and event pick-up; mailed race packets typically arrive 1–4 days before the event. All finishers receive a finisher medal and a finish-line donut; hot apple cider and beer (21+) are listed as available. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, with age categories starting at 10 & under and extending to 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
