2022 Chicago Turkey Trot Guide

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Chicago Turkey Trot Guide

Turkey Trots have become an essential part of Thanksgiving tradition. The holiday best known for food comas, family and football now includes a morning Turkey Trot in preparation for the 5000 calories headed your way. Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock, no pun intended, to events across the country.

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Chicago area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Chicago Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you

Flippin' the Bird - Virtual Turkey Trot

Date: Nov 24th, 2022 - 8:00 am (or any date & time you choose)

Distance: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon

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Are you unable able to participate in your live local turkey trot this year? Prefer to run on a different date and time? Or maybe you'd prefer to select your own route? Then join the flexible 'Flippin' the Bird' - Virtual Turkey Trot for some fun shedding some of those extra Thanksgiving calories!

Choose whichever date and time you'd like to run and invite your family and friends. Once you select your distance, you'll be asked if you'd like to add an awesome custom Flippin' the Bird finisher medal and super-soft t-shirt for only $15. You're also able to manually track your distance and time and submit them after the race for a little friendly competition.

Share your Flippin' the Bird story on social media with hashtag #FLIPPINTHEBIRD.

> Learn more about the Flippin' the Bird Virtual Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot Chicago

Date: November 24, 2022
Location: Chicago
Distance: 5k, 8k

The Turkey Trot Chicago is a popular annual Thanksgiving 5k and 8k run (plus a kids race!) that supports the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The run is centered around the Turkey Day Tailgate, where runners can take part in activities like Corn Hole, Football Toss, Turkey Bowling and more, while sipping on warm apple cider.

> Get more info about the Chicago Turkey Trot

North Shore Turkey Trot

Date: November 24, 2022
Location: Highland Park
Distances: 5k, 10k

Before you loosen your belt, tighten your laces and join in on the largest turkey trot in Chicago! This timed 5k and 10k event is a staple for the whole family on Thanksgiving Day.

> Get more info about the North Shore Turkey Trot

Chicago Edison Park Turkey Trot

Date: November 24, 2022
Location: Edison Park
Distance: 5k

The Edison Park Turkey Trot has become a Thanksgiving tradition at Edison Park and is expecting 5500 runners! The race features a 5k as well as a Gobble Gallop for the kids. Every year they raise money for various charities, and this year they have chosen three charities - Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Ignite the Spirit, and Salute, Inc.

> Get more info about the Chicago Edison Park Turkey Trot

Long Grove Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
Location: Long Grove
Distance: 5k, 8k

Come Thanksgiving morning and run the downtown historic streets of Long Grove finishing under the famous covered bridge! Wake up, have fun with family and friends while working up a big appetite for your Thanksgiving turkey.

> Get more info about the Long Grove Turkey Trot

Pilgrim Pie Run

Rotary Run 3.14 Pie

Date: November 24, 2022
Location: La Grange
Distance: 3.14 miles

A delicious Thanksgiving Day run hosted by The Rotary Club of La Grange, IL. The race winds through the scenic streets of La Grange mid-village. The first 2000 registrants will also receive a free Sara Lee pie!

> Get more info about the Pilgrim Pie Run

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Date: November 24, 2022
Location: Downtown Elmhurst
Distance: 5k

The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is a fun run/walk that draws between 7,500-8,000 participants each year on Thanksgiving Morning! The trot takes place in downtown Elmhurst. The gun goes off promptly at 9am and they offer a beer/bloody mary tent with a DJ after the run.

> Get more info about the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Schaumburg Half Marathon & 5k Turkey Trot

Date: November 26, 2022
Location: Schaumburg
Distance: Half Marathon, 5k

Celebrate the end of the season at one of Chicagoland's largest half marathon & 5k events. The event offers a relatively flat, scenic, USATF certified paved course. There is also a 5k Run/Walk for those who want to participate in something a bit shorter.

> Get more info about the Schaumburg Half Marathon & 5k Turkey Trot

Grant Park Turkey Trot

Date: November 26, 2022
Location: Grant Park
Distance: 5k

Work off your thanksgiving feast with family and friends and don't forget to bring the little ones for the Free Kid's Dash. All 5k participants will receive a long sleeve souvenir shirt!

> Get more info about the Grant Park Turkey Trot

Looking for More Runs?

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around Chicago go to www.runguides.com/chicago/runs

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Published on Sep 07, 2022

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