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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Long Grove, IL, with entry fees from $12.99 to $59.99.

Date
November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
Price
$12.99–$59.99
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K. Everyone gets an apple cider donut and beer (for those 21+ years of age, of course) at the finish line!

Long Grove, 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

Kids 100M Dash (age 8 & under)
8K$42.99
8K - Extended Online Registration$59.99
Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)$12.99
5K$37.99
5K (Untimed)$37.99
5K - Extended Online Registration$45.99
5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration$45.99

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

30°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:55 AMSunset 4:22 PMDaylight 9h 27m

Host City

About Long Grove, IL

Nearest Airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

126

Days to train

Race
Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K
Date
November 26, 2026

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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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Long Grove than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K?+
Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K is a running race held in Long Grove, 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 Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K?+
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Long Grove, Illinois at 308 Old Mchenry Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Nov 26, 2026

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