2025 Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 2095 W Eldorado St., Decatur, IL
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
50th Annual Turkey Trot - Fairview Park Decatur, IL 9 a.m., November 22nd
Enter the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or 1/2 mile Turkey Tot Trot in Fairview Park! Tot Trot includes a T-shirt and participation prizes (ages 12 and Under). 5K, 10K, and Half races include computerized results and 3-deep awards per age group. Register by November 2 to guarantee long-sleeved shirt. No shirt orders will be made after this date. Late-Registrations can be submitted online at Runsignup.com until November 14. After November 14th you can only sign up at the pavilion the morning of the race. We are asking all Half Marathon runners to be competitive and are aiming to end all running by 12 noon. This race has been graciously sponsored by ADM and Fleet Feet Decatur. Everyone who completes the Half Marathon in Fairview Park will receive a surprise gift! We will have the Rockwell Coffee Truck on site for the race.
PACKET PICK-UP UPDATE: 11/21/2025 - Fairview Park Pavilion #1 Decatur IL 4p-6:30p
RACE INFO:
Time: 7:30- 8:15 a.m. - Check-in
8:30 a.m. - Tot Trot; 9 a.m. - Race
Location: Fairview Park Pavilion #1
Fee: $35 ($40 on race day, Cash Only);
Tot Trot $25 ($30 on race day, Cash Only)
No Refunds will be given, this is a rain or shine event.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Decatur, IL
Population
70,368
as of 2023
Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2025 Turkey Trot?
- 2025 Turkey Trot is a running race held in Decatur, Illinois on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2025 Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Decatur, Illinois at 2095 W Eldorado St., Decatur, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2025 Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2025 Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026