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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Date
November 15, 2026
Distance
5k
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From the Organizer

The GCHS Booster Club Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place at Grayslake Central High School.  The race starts and ends on the GCHS track.  All proceeds will help support the high school athletic program financial needs throughout the year.

The top 3 Male and 3 Female finishers overall will receive trophies.
Medals will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group category.

Register early to get your preferred shirt size; shirt size not guaranteed after October 17th. Each registrant will also receive a drawstring bag.

Packet Pickup

Walk toward the field and track from the parking lot.
The Fieldhouse doors are on the left (glass foyer) as you approach the field.

The 1st Packet Pick up will take place on the Saturday before the race from 4-6 p.m. in the school’s Field House.
The 2nd packet Pick up and race day registration will take place on race day Sunday starting at 7:30 a.m. (also in the Field House).
Late registrations will also be available on Saturday & Sunday. The race will begin at 9 a.m. on the Grayslake Central High School’s track.

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

47°

Typical Low

31°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Villa 2ne, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:44 AMSunset 4:32 PMDaylight 9h 48m

Host City

About Grayslake, IL

Population

20,707

as of 2023

Elevation

785 ft

Nearest Airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 27 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Grayslake Central Turkey Trot
Date
November 15, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Grayslake Central Turkey Trot?
Grayslake Central Turkey Trot is a running race held in Grayslake, Illinois on November 15, 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 Grayslake Central Turkey Trot?
Sunday, November 15, 2026 in Grayslake, Illinois at 400 N Lake St, Grayslake, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Grayslake Central Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Nov 15, 2026

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