MELC Turkey Trot
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MELC Turkey Trot
MELC Turkey Trot is a community event held in Monmouth, Illinois on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event base is 221 East Broadway in front of MELC, with packet pickup at First United Methodist Church and a finish at the square.
The event offers several participation options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids' Run (untimed)
- Virtual Run/Walk (complete anytime in November)
- MELC Supporter (shirt without race participation)
Registration opens in early September and runs through November 26, with shirts guaranteed for registrations completed by November 4. Packet pickup is available the day before the event at First United Methodist Church and also on event day at the same location; packets may be picked up for friends or family.
The 5K course is mostly flat with the exception of Euclid Hill. The course starts on Broadway in front of MELC (First United Methodist Church) and finishes at the square. Awards for the 5K include overall Top 3 male and Top 3 female based on gun time. All children in the Kids' Run receive medals.
Timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing. The event also supports MELC fundraising, with a stated fundraising goal of $500 and a partial amount raised noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
