Thornton Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Thornton Turkey Trot 5k · Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids Race · Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community Walk
From the Organizer
ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!!
58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.
PACKET PICKUP at Running for Kicks on Wednesday, November 25th from noon to 6PM.
8:00 AM Packet Pickup Begins
9:00 AM- 1 Mile Kids Run (8th grade and younger) & 1 Mile community walk
9:30 AM- Community 5k
Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five for decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities.
There is a High School Team competition. The team competition only requires 3 athletes from a school to be awarded team points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition)
Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation.
The Winged Foot Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization that has been created exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal of the Winged Foot Foundation is to assist student athletes in the Chicago area by offering athletic equipment and academic programs to help strengthen the educational & sports activities in their communities. http://www.wingedfootfoundation.org/
All finishers will receive a medal and we will be giving out awards to the top three in each of the following age groups(M-F):
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Older
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
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glenwood, IL
Population
8,620
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Thornton Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Thornton Turkey Trot?
- Thornton Turkey Trot is a running race held in Glenwood, 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 Thornton Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Glenwood, Illinois at 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thornton Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thornton Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026