Thornton Turkey Trot
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Thornton Turkey Trot : overview
The Thornton Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Glenwood, Illinois (183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, 60425). The event is the 57th annual running of this turkey trot, first held in 1968. Proceeds benefit the Winged Foot Foundation, a nonprofit that supports student athletes in the Chicago area by providing athletic equipment and academic programs.
Events and race details
The event program includes the following distances:
- 5k
- 1 mile Kids Race (8th grade and younger)
- 1 mile Community Walk
There is a high school team competition. A school team only requires three athletes to score points; team results are separated for boys and girls, with no co-ed team scoring. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & older. A 5k course map is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.