LuHi Turkey Trot
LuHi Turkey Trot is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Springfield, IL.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
LuHi Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Join us for the first LuHi Turkey Trot! Although this is the event’s first year starting and finishing on the former Lutheran High School athletic field, the race continues the five-year tradition of the Harrison Park Turkey Trot.
The LuHi Turkey Trot is a family-friendly event for runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds will benefit the Lutheran High School Cross Country program.
Race Information
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
The event includes a chip-timed 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The course will take participants around the running track and onto the Sangamon Valley Trail, which runs alongside the southern portion of the athletic field.
All Participants Receive
- An official LuHi Turkey Trot T-shirt
- A finisher medal for either the 5K or 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
- Post-race food and drinks
Awards
Awards will be presented to:
- The top overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 1-mile event
- The top three male and female 5K finishers in each of the following age groups:
12 and under, 13–15, 16–18, 19–22, 23–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80–89
Family Discount
Register two or more members of the same household at the same time and use discount code FAM10 at checkout to receive 10% off your registration fees.
The family discount applies to 5K registrations only.
Come run, walk, and enjoy a fun November afternoon while supporting the Lutheran High School Cross Country program!
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 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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Days to train
- Race
- LuHi Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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LuHi Turkey Trot
Nov 14, 2026