Edison Park Turkey Trot
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Edison Park Turkey Trot
The Edison Park Turkey Trot is a long-running community running event held in Chicago on November 26, 2026. The event is centered at Edison Park, Northwest Highway and Oshkosh, 6750 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. It is organized by the Edison Park Turkey Trot committee.
The program includes a 5K Run/Walk and the Gobble Gallop. The event also lists sponsor levels such as Premier, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Over its history the race began in 1995, with the first organized race in 1996 drawing over 500 runners. Over the past 29 years the event has grown to welcome over 6,000 participants on Thanksgiving morning and has attracted runners and walkers from across the country.
The organizing committee describes its goals as bringing people together and raising money for charities. Over time the event has donated well over a million dollars to various charitable organizations. The description focuses on the community origins, the recurring Thanksgiving date, the main 5K distance, and the event's charitable purpose. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
