The Chocolate Turkey
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Event overview
The Chocolate Turkey takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois. The event is organized by ShaZam Racing and RC Outfitters and benefits Elite Community Outreach, a 501c3 based in Peoria. The event page lists a fundraising total of $1,590.47 toward a $5,000 goal.
Format, swag and logistics
- 3 Mile run
- 1 Mile run/walk
Participants receive a triblend raglan long-sleeve crewneck race shirt, a 3.5 oz solid chocolate turkey, and post-race chocolate treats while supplies last. Race swag is limited to 2,500 participants and shirts and chocolate turkeys are available only while supplies last.
Packet pickup is available at RC Outfitters, 311 SW Water Street, Peoria on Tuesday 11/25 and Wednesday 11/26, with very limited pickup on Thursday 11/27 near the start line. Courses start near Martinis and finish on Water Street behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Awards: the 3 Mile overall top male and female are recognized by gun time; age-group awards for the 3 Mile use chip time and honor the top three males and females in standard age brackets. The 1 Mile has overall and age-group awards with similar divisions. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is listed as the cocoa and awards sponsor. Race photography is sponsored by Elite Community Outreach; donors receive race photos and a race video. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.