Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
- Date
- November 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run · 5K Fitness Walk & more
From the Organizer
Be part of the tradition.
The annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is a chip-timed, USATF certified 5K and 10K race. This flat and fast course weaves through scenic Lincolnwood and features races for all ages and abilities, including a 5K Fitness Walk and Kid's Drumstick Dash (ages six and younger). Everyone that crosses the Finish Line will receive a finisher medal!
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
46°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Botanic Garden, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lincolnwood, IL
Population
13,179
as of 2023
Elevation
606 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
- Date
- November 22, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash?
- Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash is a running race held in Lincolnwood, Illinois on November 22, 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 Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 in Lincolnwood, Illinois at 6915 Kostner Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash
Nov 22, 2026