Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 2 Mile Run/Walk · 5 Mile Run/Walk · Sammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash & more
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
44°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palatine, IL
Population
66,548
as of 2023
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.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Palatine Park District Turkey Trot?
- Palatine Park District Turkey Trot is a running race held in Palatine, 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 Palatine Park District Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Palatine, Illinois at Harper College Health and Recreation Center, Palatine, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Palatine Park District Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026