4TH Annual
Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Crete, IL.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 1550 S Sangamon St, Crete, IL
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the fourth annual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk in Crete, IL! This is a FREE community event for all ages and paces. We can't wait to see everyone again this year!
While this is a fun run, we do have a timer on site for those that like to keep track! You can run, jog and walk your own pace on Thanksgiving morning! Before you gobble til you wobble, take part in this fun 5k event where we will be accepting donations to support the Crete Food Pantry. This is a FREE event, but we ask that you kindly donate a non-perishable food item while attending. We will have a donation bin at the race site. The race will begin and end at Heritage Park and we will run through the beautiful neighborhoods of Crete! This event is RAIN or SHINE! We will only cancel for unsafe weather conditions. Please keep checking the Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1698409503908853/
Events
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
43°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 4 mi from the venue.
About Crete, IL
City Elevation
696 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1550 S Sangamon St, Crete, IL
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Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026