The Chocolate Turkey
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The Chocolate Turkey 3 Mile and 1 Mile Walk for Elite Community Outreach
The event is held on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at RC Outfitters, 311 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, Illinois, along the Peoria riverfront. It offers a 3 Mile run and a 1 Mile run/walk that start near Martinis and finish on Water Street behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Distances
- 3 Mile run
- 1 Mile run and walk
Packet pickup is available at RC Outfitters on November 24 and 25, with very limited pickup on November 26 at the same location. Race photography will be available; participants are asked to wear their bib on the front so photos can be tagged.
Race swag is limited; participants receive a triblend raglan long sleeve crewneck shirt, a 3.5 oz solid chocolate turkey, and post‑race chocolate treats while supplies last. Race shirts and chocolate turkeys are available for a limited number of participants.
Awards include overall top male and female prizes by gun time, and age group awards by chip time for multiple age divisions. Cocoa and awards are provided by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The event raises funds for Elite Community Outreach, a 501c3 organization working on local programs such as job training and youth support; the fundraising goal and current totals are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
