Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 10K
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50th Annual Turkey Trot : Lincolnwood
The Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is an annual chip-timed event that includes multiple races through Lincolnwood. The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified (IL23031NM and IL23032NM) and are described as flat and fast. The event also features a 5K Fitness Walk and a youth Drumstick Dash for children six years old and younger; the Dash distance is age dependent (50 or 100 yards).
Distances offered:
- 5K chip-timed
- 10K chip-timed
- 5K Walk
- Drumstick Dash for ages 6 and under (50 or 100 yards)
Packet pickup is held at the Lincolnwood Community Center with scheduled sessions in the days before the event and a race day pickup location near Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center. In-person registration is available at the Lincolnwood Community Center during weekday business hours, and online registration is also offered.
All registered runners and walkers who cross the finish line receive finisher medals. Awards are given for 1st through 3rd place in each distance, by age division and gender, with additional awards for top Lincolnwood resident finishers and overall winners. Age groups range from 1-14 through 85-99.
Bicycles, in-line skates, wheeled vehicles, and pets (except registered service animals) are not allowed on the course. Wheelchairs, accessibility devices, and strollers are allowed. The event runs rain or shine; the race director may alter or cancel the event for severe weather. Race registrations are non-refundable, with an option to defer registration to 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
