Wauconda Turkey Trot
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2026 Wauconda Turkey Trot
The 2026 Wauconda Turkey Trot is the 16th annual community running event held in Wauconda, Illinois, on November 26, 2026. The event is based at 118 South Main Street and features routes that pass local landmarks including Bangs Lake and Cook Memorial Park. All participants receive an event T-shirt and a medal.
Distances offered include:
- 4-mile timed race around Bangs Lake, starting and ending in front of Main Street Center.
- 2-mile family friendly fun run/walk that goes around Cook Memorial Park.
- 2-mile kids option for participants aged 10 and under (shirt available for a fee).
The 4-mile race is timed and awards trophies to the top two finishers in each gender and five-year age group category, plus overall awards. Additional trophies include categories such as Best Costume. The event raises funds for local organizations; proceeds benefit the Wauconda / Island Lake Food Pantry, the Wauconda Township Historical Society, and the Wauconda High School Future Business Leaders of America.
Registration includes early bird pricing for entries made between October 1 and November 22. Fee options vary by event and by whether a participant requests an event T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
