Thornton Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Glenwood (183rd and Cottage Grove Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $15 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 26.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, IL 60425
- Area
- South Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 1 mile5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $15 to $40 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, November 26, 2026: 5K $40 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened November 28, online signup closes Friday, November 27, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 26 to pay $40 instead of $45.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.