The Chocolate Turkey
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The Chocolate Turkey 3 Mile & 1 Mile Walk for Elite
The Chocolate Turkey is a Thanksgiving Day event in Peoria, Illinois, organized by ShaZam Racing and RC Outfitters to raise funds for Elite Community Outreach. The event takes place along the Peoria Riverfront, with courses that start near Martinis and finish on Water Street behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Event packets are available for pickup at RC Outfitters in the days before the event, with very limited pickup on race day.
Distances offered:
- 3 Mile run
- 1 Mile run/walk
Participants receive a triblend raglan long-sleeve 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. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sponsors cocoa and awards; overall and age-group awards include specialty chocolate items. Photography is sponsored by Elite Community Outreach and donors to the organization receive race photos and a video.
Elite Community Outreach is a Peoria-based 501c3 focused on creating economic opportunity, offering second chances, and providing programs for youth and people re-entering the workforce. The event supports the organization’s programs and fundraising efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
