Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot : Elmhurst, Illinois
The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day running event held in downtown Elmhurst. The 43rd edition takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and features a community 5K fun run.
Packet pick up is offered on days prior to the race at the Knights of Columbus Renaissance Room, 537 S. York Street, Elmhurst, and on race day at Elmhurst University Gym, 221 Walter Street, Elmhurst. The event lists multiple sponsors and works with community partners across the area.
Proceeds from the event benefit a long list of local organizations and food pantries serving DuPage County. Named beneficiaries include Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry, Bridge Communities, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Disciples Food Pantry, DuPage PADS, Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network, Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry, HCS Family Services, Immaculate Conception Food Pantry, Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Neighborhood Food Pantries, Peoples Resource Center, St. Pius and St. Vincent DePaul, The Outreach House, United Community Concerns Association, Wayne Township Food Pantry & Senior Services, and West Suburban Community Pantry.
The Dan Gibbons Foundation has donated nearly $5 million to date and reports the funds have provided over four million meals while keeping distributions within DuPage County. The organization also operates other events and programs, including a culinary skills training program called Café Liberty.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K fun run
