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

Village of Lincolnwood Turkey Trot

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Location: Lincolnwood
Distances: 5k, 10k

The Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is a chip-timed, CARA Certified 5K/10K race (and 10K CARA circuit) through scenic Lincolnwood featuring a flat, fast course. A 5k Fitness Walk and Kid's Drumstick Dash round out this historic event.

 > Get more info about the Village of Lincolnwood Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot Chicago

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Chicago
Distance: 5k, 8k

The Chicago Turkey Trot is a popular annual Thanksgiving 5k and 8k run (plus a kids race!) that supports the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Expect to join fellow runners, joggers and walkers in some light hearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season.

> Get more info about the Chicago Turkey Trot

North Shore Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Highland Park
Distances: 10k, 5k, Kids Race

Gather ‘round the starting line before the table this Thanksgiving for the North Shore Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and Kids’ Trot! Celebrate the Highland Park community with family and friends by coming together before the big feast. After you cross the finish line, you’re in for a treat that’s as sweet as pie! The Turkey Trot Tailgate will be waiting for you — complete with warm apple cider, pie, music, games, and more!

 > Get more info about the North Shore Turkey Trot

Chicago Edison Park Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
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 28, 2024
Location: Long Grove
Distance: 5k, 8k, and Kids Dash

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

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: La Grange
Distance: 3.14 miles

The Fox and the Turkey

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Batavia
Distances: 1mi, 4mi

The Fox River Trail Runners are proud to announce The Fox and Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race will resume as an in-person Fox Valley Thanksgiving Day tradition. The races will start and finish near charming downtown Batavia right next to the Fox River. $5 from each 4-mile race registration is donated to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.

 > Get more info about the Fox and the Turkey

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Downtown Elmhurst
Distance: 5k

The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is an annual 5K fun run in Elmhurst (outside of Chciago) on Thanksgiving. Thousands of runners come to help eradicate hunger in DuPage county. It is not just a good cause, for many a Thanksgiving tradition. Some dress up in fun costumes, some just walk to support the cause, but nothing brings out the town, as well as out of towners, like the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot.

> Get more info about the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Grant Park Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Grant Park
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Kids Dash

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Grant Park Turkey Trot 10K & 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning.  Everyone gets a finisher medal and donut at the finish line!

> Get more info about the Grant Park Turkey Trot

Schaumburg Half Marathon & 5k Turkey Trot

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
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

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