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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Date
November 28, 2026
Distance
Kid's Dash · 1 Mile · 5K & more
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From the Organizer

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -
  • Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
  • Chip-timing with live results and awards
  • Free photos
  • Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
  • Plenty of fun!
    Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
  • Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
     *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Events

Kid's Dash9 AMRegister →
1 Mile9 AMRegister →
Half Marathon9 AMRegister →
Virtual Race9 AMRegister →
Volunteer then Run9 AMRegister →

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 Joliet Brandon Rd Dam, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:58 AMSunset 4:26 PMDaylight 9h 29m

Host City

About Shorewood, IL

Population

18,218

as of 2023

Nearest Airport

MDW

Chicago Midway 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

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago
Date
November 28, 2026

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago?
Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago is a running race held in Shorewood, Illinois on November 28, 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 Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago?
Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Shorewood, Illinois at Route 59 Access, Shorewood, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Nov 28, 2026

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