McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K
McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in McHenry, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 1012 N Green St, McHenry, IL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Can't wait for you to join us at the McHenry Turkey Trot Presented by Symphony Financial.
This year, we're giving back to our community! We’re proud to support three incredible local organizations that are making a real difference:
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm – Promoting healing and growth through animal-assisted therapy and programs.
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism – Providing comprehensive, individualized education and therapies for children with autism.
Youth and Family Center of McHenry County – Empowering families and youth through resources, advocacy, and support services.
www.yfc-mc.org
We're raising funds to help each of these organizations continue their life-changing work. Join us in supporting our community!
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
43°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About McHenry, IL
Population
27,774
as of 2023
City Elevation
740 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 31 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1012 N Green St, McHenry, IL
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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.
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.
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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to McHenry 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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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026