Winnetka Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Winnetka (754 Elm St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35 to $45; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after November 12.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093
- Area
- North Shore & North Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $35 to $45 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, November 12, 2026: 5K $35 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened July 22, online signup closes Thursday, November 26, 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 12 to pay $35 instead of $45.
Course and race notes
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.
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.