Giving Thanks 5K
Giving Thanks 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Dekalb, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get your steps in before the feast! Join us for our Annual Giving Thanks 5K!
Grab the people you're thankful for and come on out for a family friendly race on Thanksgiving morning at 8am in Hopkins Park in DeKalb, IL. This fun course is perfect for serious runners, joggers, and even those who would like to take a stroll with family and friends. The Giving Thanks 5K is a great way to kick off your holiday with gratitude!
All proceeds go to local nonprofit, Neighbors' House. Your participation helps provide over 150 DeKalb County students with academic and relational support throughout the year through After School Kids Club, Summer Reading Vacation, and more. Thanks for loving our neighbors!
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
41°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from De Kalb, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dekalb, IL
Population
40,464
as of 2023
City Elevation
881 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 44 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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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86
Days to train
- Race
- Giving Thanks 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
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Giving Thanks 5K
Nov 26, 2026