Turkey Trot Chicago
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Turkey Trot Chicago : event overview
Turkey Trot Chicago is an annual Thanksgiving Day running event in Chicago presented by NOBULL. The event combines community running and family activities and benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The 2026 edition is the 48th annual race and is scheduled for November 26, 2026.
Participants may run or walk on measured courses and there are options for youth participation. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 8K
- Kids Run
After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators gather at the Turkey Day Tailgate, which features fall food, live music, and organized activities. The event information notes registration access dates: Life Time members had early access beginning May 21, 2026, while public registration opened May 28, 2026. Life Time membership details indicate that Club-Access members with six months of membership receive early entry benefits for Life Time athletic events.
Event materials describe the setting as a fall morning along Chicago’s lakeside areas and emphasize community involvement, family-oriented activities, and a charitable component through fundraising and donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
