Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
Palatine Park District Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Palatine, IL, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us in celebrating the 45th annual Palatine Park District Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with this fun family event. Runners may choose either a 2 or 5 mile distance, kids can register for the 100 yard Sammy Scurry.
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
41°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Barrington 3sw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palatine, IL
Population
66,548
as of 2023
City Elevation
727 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 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 Palatine Park District Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026