Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) · 10K Run & more
From the Organizer
Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Chi Town Turkey Trot 10K & 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. Everyone gets a finisher medal and donut at the finish line!
Chicago, IL
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.
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
44°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a running race held in Chicago, Illinois on November 26, 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 Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026