Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning!  The Race will sell out. It is a Rolling Start so that everyone has space to trot!  The Speedy at 8:00am, 8:30am & Family Division at 9:00 am   

The course starts and finishes on the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 Elm Street 60093. 

We have 2 charities! The WINGS Program, Inc. for women and children and Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation 

SCHEDULE
Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets.  Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day   

SUNDAY, NOV 22                                                                                                                                                                                                                               10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

WEDNESDAY, NOV 25
12:30pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

THURSDAY, NOV 26
7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION  Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races. Hats are not guaranteed on Race day, but we have years prior shirts.  

8:00 AM 1st wave Fast Runners ON THE TRAIL   - Rolling start  

8:30 AM 2nd Wave 

9:00 AM 3rd wave starts  ON THE TRAIL  FAMILY DIVISION / WALKERS Rolling Start ---  

Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station.  - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area

No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal 

RESULTS:  Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com   

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY

RACE LOCATION
On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station  754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race water  and granola bars. 

VOLUNTEER
Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day!  Click Here

WEATHER
The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.

PARKING
Public Lots and street parking 

REFUNDS
No Refunds.

Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.

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