St. Charles Turkey Trot
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
About the race
The St. Charles Turkey Trot is the 4th annual community race in St. Charles, IL held on November 26, 2026 with start and finish at St. Charles North High School, 255 Red Gate Rd. The event includes chip-timed competition and family-friendly running options.
Distances and race options:
- 5K chip-timed road and trail course
- 100 meter Kid's Dash
- Kid's Division 5K Fun Run
The course is entirely on paved streets or trails and the 5K has a course time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and in each age group; age categories include 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Event record times are listed for the 5K male and female categories.
Participant information notes that packet pickup is available prior to the event or on race morning, participant gear must be picked up or a fee applies for mailing, and there is no gear check on site. Water stations provide water. Strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only and no dogs are permitted. The event offers runner gear choices and features Kuiper’s Donuts at the finish line. The race is part of the Run Chicago Race Series and the nationwide Thankful Turkey Run/Walk, with results aggregated to a national leaderboard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
