Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank
Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Byron, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Location
- 500 N. Colfax St., Byron, IL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K, presented by Byron Bank! Burn some calories and have some fun before you head out for your Thanksgiving feast. Pies will be randomly awarded to participants in attendance. The "Best Dressed" Golden Turkey award will be back and the winner(s) will have a chance to take home a special prize! Pre-registration closes Wednesday Nov. 26 at 11am. Custom race shirts are guaranteed to participants registered by Monday, November 3rd at 12:00 pm. Chip timing will be provided by J3 Timing. Plaques will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division as follows: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-34, 35-44,45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+.
Race Fees: (youth= 0-17yrs)
$30 Adult/$20 Youth through 11/3 (Race shirt guarantee ends November 3rd)
11/4-11/26: $37 Adult/$27 Youth
Race Day 11/27: $44 adult/$34 youth
*Online registration closes at 11am on 11/26. Following this all registration must be completed on site on race day.
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up: 11/26 from 5:00-9:00 pm
Location: Byron PE Center
Day-of Registration/Race Day Check-In: 7:00-7:45 am
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
42°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Byron, IL
Population
3,742
as of 2023
City Elevation
725 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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78
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 500 N. Colfax St., Byron, IL
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Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank
Nov 26, 2026