Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Edwardsville (35 Circle Dr.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 9.
Course and race notes
Edwardsville's Thanksgiving morning tradition - 17th year Edwardsville Turkey Trot 2026 A Thanksgiving-morning 5K Fun Run & Walk and a Kids Fun Run on the SIUE campus - for runners, walkers, and families of every age and pace, all for the benefit of Edwardsville Neighbors.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 9 (in 2 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Edwardsville
Weather
50° / 33°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Alton - Melvin Price L&D, IL (12.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:53 AM – 4:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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