Turkey Trots in Illinois, 2026
40 Turkey Trots in Illinois this Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026), 29 of them on Thanksgiving Day itself.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Herrin, IL
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
- Price
- $17.72-$33.77
Large field
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 8:45 AM · Lincolnwood, IL
Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
- Price
- $45.52
- Field size
- 2,700 · based on the organizer's entry cap
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Elmwood Park, IL
5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026
- Price
- $22.20-$43.40
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights Turkey Trot
- Price
- $11.60-$22.20
- Price
- $16.90-$43.40
- Field size
- 2,100 · based on the organizer's entry cap
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:15 AM · Lake in the Hills, IL
Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
- Price
- Free-$27.50
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Turkey Trot
- Price
- $27.50
- Field size
- 1,000 · based on the organizer's entry cap
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Yorkville, IL
Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot
- Price
- $38.99
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Rockford, IL
Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
- Price
- $11.60-$27.50
- Field size
- 1,300 · based on the organizer's entry cap
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM · Tuscola, IL
Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Price
- $32.80
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Chicago, IL
18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk
- Price
- $32.80-$38.10
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 8:20 AM · Elk Grove Village, IL
Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
- Price
- Free-$114.99
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 7:30 AM · Chicago, IL
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
- Price
- $32.80-$48.70
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Shorewood, IL
Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago
- Price
- $20.83-$80.30
More Turkey Trots
How we pick these: a race is listed here when it's held between Saturday, November 21, 2026 and Sunday, November 29, 2026 and its name includes “turkey”, “gobble”, “thanksgiving”, “drumstick”, “pilgrim”. Races that don't have registration open yet aren't listed until they do.