Thornton Turkey Trot 2026 — Glenwood, IL

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Glenwood, IL
Venue
183rd and Cottage Grove Ave
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $45.00
Events
Thornton Turkey Trot 5k, Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids Race, Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community Walk
Includes
Stocking Hat
Register NowRegistration OpenOfficial Race Website
ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!! 58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot. 5k Course Map 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 stre

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Thornton Turkey Trot 2026 — Glenwood, IL?

Thornton Turkey Trot 2026 — Glenwood, IL takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Glenwood, Illinois.

Where is Thornton Turkey Trot 2026 — Glenwood, IL held?

Thornton Turkey Trot 2026 — Glenwood, IL is held at 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave in Glenwood, Illinois.

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