2026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Roscoe, Illinois
- Price $5.00 - $15.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the 2026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26th, in beautiful Roscoe, Winnebago! This exciting event marks the 18th Annual Turkey Trot, where family, friends, and community come together to celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a spirited 5K run and the all-new Tiny Trot for younger participants. The Turkey Trot kicks off at 8:30 a.m., featuring chip-timed races that welcome runners of all abilities, while the Tiny Trot begins at 8:00 a.m. with a non-timed, 1/2-mile adventure for little trotters, ensuring that everyone can be part of the festivities.
Experience a morning filled with joy, exercise, and tradition, as you race alongside friends and family or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere. There will be awards for the departments with the most participants and for the family or friend group that shows up in numbers! After the races, relax at the Birth Center patio, where you can warm up by the fire pit and indulge in delicious Thanksgiving treats. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to create lasting memories while kicking off your holiday season in a healthy and joyful way! Register online by November 22
Experience a morning filled with joy, exercise, and tradition, as you race alongside friends and family or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere. There will be awards for the departments with the most participants and for the family or friend group that shows up in numbers! After the races, relax at the Birth Center patio, where you can warm up by the fire pit and indulge in delicious Thanksgiving treats. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to create lasting memories while kicking off your holiday season in a healthy and joyful way! Register online by November 22
Organiser's Description
NorthPointes 18th Annual Turkey Trot Family, Friends, Tradition
Whether you come to chase a personal best, walk with your family, run with friends, represent your department, push a stroller, or simply enjoy being part of a Thanksgiving morning tradition, WE WANT YOU HERE!
OUR GOAL: To give you, the runners and walkers participating in our event, a memorable Thanksgiving Day NorthPointe Turkey Trot experience!
We are encouraging some friendly interdepartmental competition amongst the departments of the Beloit Health System.
An award will be presented to the department with the most Turkey Trotters.
An award will be presented to the Family/Friend group with the most Turkey Trotters.
SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY MORE OF YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.
This event will take place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for Thanksgiving morning weather.
NEW FOR THANKSGIVING 2026 THE TINY TROT!
A Big Thanksgiving Adventure for Little Trotters!
Get ready for a brand-new Thanksgiving tradition at NorthPointe! The Tiny Trot is an exciting, 1/2 -mile, non-timed walk/run designed for all ages and abilities. Whether youre bringing a wheelchair, stroller, wagon, little ones, or simply want to enjoy the NorthPointe Turkey Trot at a more manageable distance, the Tiny Trot is for you!
Theres no clock to beat and no pace to maintainjust a fun, festive way to get moving and celebrate Thanksgiving morning together.
The Tiny Trot Route
The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, using the same starting line as the NorthPointe Turkey Trot.
Tiny Trotters will head west along the NorthPointe campus drive, travel around NorthPointe Terrace, and safely cross the intersection before continuing onto the trail. The route then winds uphill alongside our first waterfall. Once at the top of the hill, Tiny Trotters will make their way to the finish line beneath the NorthPointe Birth Centers porte coch`ere.
The route is designed to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and participants of all mobility levels, making it a wonderful way for everyone to be part of the Thanksgiving morning celebration.
The Birth Center Patio Celebration
The fun doesnt have to stop at the finish line!
The NorthPointe Birth Center patio will be the perfect gathering place to relax, warm up and cheer on the Turkey Trot runners as they pass by twice on their way to completing the 5K.
Gather around the fire pit, warm up next to the patio heaters, and enjoy some Thanksgiving morning treats, including:
hot beverage Hot cocoa
Chocolate cookies
Bananas with chocolate syrup for dipping
Whether youre a Tiny Trotter, a Turkey Trotter, a family member, a friend or a spectator, everyone is invited to join the celebration
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL.
* Participants must register online in advance.
* No paper registration will be offered.
* There will be NO race-day registration for any reason.
* The registration deadline is midnight Sunday, November 22, 2026.
* Race packets will not be available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning.
* If you cannot make it to packet pickup, please coordinate with a family member, friend or coworker to pick up your packet.
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23: 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AT MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2025.
WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING RACE DAY PICK UP. PLEASE COORDINATE WITH SOMEONE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
START LINE SOUTH PATIO FOR BOTH EVENTS:
* The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. Non-timed
* The Turkey Trot 5K begins at 8:30.a.m. Chip-timed
* Once you cross the timing equipment at the starting line, your official time will begin. (5K only)
ON COURSE 5K:
There will be 1 water station on course and 1 water station at the start/finish line.
Minimal volunteers will be on the course. It is your responsibility to know the course and run it safely.
Click on this link for the 2026 NorthPointe Turkey Trot 5K Course.
https://www.northpointewellness.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-11-at-2.31.18-PM.png
FINISH LINE:
Once you cross the finish line, please keep moving through the finish area toward the exit. To help keep things moving smoothly for everyone, participants will be required to continue out of the finish-line area.
Then head back to the south patio, catch your breath, celebrate, and grab some refreshments including:
hot beverage Hot cocoa
Chocolate cookies
Bananas with chocolate syrup for dipping
RESULTS:
Results will not be posted on site.
Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
Results will be updated throughout the event at www.runsignup.com
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO:
Can be found at http://northpointewellness.org.
PLACE:
NorthPointe Health & Wellness
5605 E. Rockton Rd.
Roscoe, Il 61073
Whether you come to chase a personal best, walk with your family, run with friends, represent your department, push a stroller, or simply enjoy being part of a Thanksgiving morning tradition, WE WANT YOU HERE!
OUR GOAL: To give you, the runners and walkers participating in our event, a memorable Thanksgiving Day NorthPointe Turkey Trot experience!
We are encouraging some friendly interdepartmental competition amongst the departments of the Beloit Health System.
An award will be presented to the department with the most Turkey Trotters.
An award will be presented to the Family/Friend group with the most Turkey Trotters.
SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY MORE OF YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.
This event will take place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for Thanksgiving morning weather.
NEW FOR THANKSGIVING 2026 THE TINY TROT!
A Big Thanksgiving Adventure for Little Trotters!
Get ready for a brand-new Thanksgiving tradition at NorthPointe! The Tiny Trot is an exciting, 1/2 -mile, non-timed walk/run designed for all ages and abilities. Whether youre bringing a wheelchair, stroller, wagon, little ones, or simply want to enjoy the NorthPointe Turkey Trot at a more manageable distance, the Tiny Trot is for you!
Theres no clock to beat and no pace to maintainjust a fun, festive way to get moving and celebrate Thanksgiving morning together.
The Tiny Trot Route
The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, using the same starting line as the NorthPointe Turkey Trot.
Tiny Trotters will head west along the NorthPointe campus drive, travel around NorthPointe Terrace, and safely cross the intersection before continuing onto the trail. The route then winds uphill alongside our first waterfall. Once at the top of the hill, Tiny Trotters will make their way to the finish line beneath the NorthPointe Birth Centers porte coch`ere.
The route is designed to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and participants of all mobility levels, making it a wonderful way for everyone to be part of the Thanksgiving morning celebration.
The Birth Center Patio Celebration
The fun doesnt have to stop at the finish line!
The NorthPointe Birth Center patio will be the perfect gathering place to relax, warm up and cheer on the Turkey Trot runners as they pass by twice on their way to completing the 5K.
Gather around the fire pit, warm up next to the patio heaters, and enjoy some Thanksgiving morning treats, including:
hot beverage Hot cocoa
Chocolate cookies
Bananas with chocolate syrup for dipping
Whether youre a Tiny Trotter, a Turkey Trotter, a family member, a friend or a spectator, everyone is invited to join the celebration
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL.
* Participants must register online in advance.
* No paper registration will be offered.
* There will be NO race-day registration for any reason.
* The registration deadline is midnight Sunday, November 22, 2026.
* Race packets will not be available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning.
* If you cannot make it to packet pickup, please coordinate with a family member, friend or coworker to pick up your packet.
PACKET PICKUP
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23: 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AT MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2025.
WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING RACE DAY PICK UP. PLEASE COORDINATE WITH SOMEONE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
START LINE SOUTH PATIO FOR BOTH EVENTS:
* The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. Non-timed
* The Turkey Trot 5K begins at 8:30.a.m. Chip-timed
* Once you cross the timing equipment at the starting line, your official time will begin. (5K only)
ON COURSE 5K:
There will be 1 water station on course and 1 water station at the start/finish line.
Minimal volunteers will be on the course. It is your responsibility to know the course and run it safely.
Click on this link for the 2026 NorthPointe Turkey Trot 5K Course.
https://www.northpointewellness.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-11-at-2.31.18-PM.png
FINISH LINE:
Once you cross the finish line, please keep moving through the finish area toward the exit. To help keep things moving smoothly for everyone, participants will be required to continue out of the finish-line area.
Then head back to the south patio, catch your breath, celebrate, and grab some refreshments including:
hot beverage Hot cocoa
Chocolate cookies
Bananas with chocolate syrup for dipping
RESULTS:
Results will not be posted on site.
Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
Results will be updated throughout the event at www.runsignup.com
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO:
Can be found at http://northpointewellness.org.
PLACE:
NorthPointe Health & Wellness
5605 E. Rockton Rd.
Roscoe, Il 61073
Races
-
3 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. Long Sleeve Thermal (Add On)
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$15.00
NorthPointe Turkey Trot 5K Course The NorthPointe Turkey Trot 5K consists of two loops around the beautiful NorthPointe Campus, utilizing our scenic campus trails. Along the route, runners and walkers will enjoy lovely views of our winter prairie, a peaceful section through the woods, and a few fun hills to keep things interesting. Our trails are a mix of crushed gravel and asphalt. They are generally stroller- and wagon-friendly, although some sections may be challenging for wheelchair users. Because the race takes place in November, trail conditions may vary depending on the weather, including snow, ice, mud, or other winter conditions. Most importantly, come ready for the fun, energy, and Thanksgiving spirit that make the NorthPointe Turkey Trot a special tradition for family and friends! Packet pickup will take place Monday Nov. 23 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday Nov. 24 8:00am 8:00pm, Wednesday Nov. 25 8:00am 8:00pm. We will not be offering race day pick up. Please coordinate with someone to pick up your packet if you are unable to make it before Thanksgiving. -
Tiny Trot .5 Mile Walk/Run
Incl. Long Sleeve Thermal (Add On)
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$5.00
Get ready for a brand-new Thanksgiving tradition at NorthPointe! The Tiny Trot is an exciting, 1/2 -mile, non-timed walk/run designed for all ages and abilities. Whether youre bringing a wheelchair, stroller, wagon, little ones, or simply want to enjoy the NorthPointe Turkey Trot at a more manageable distance, the Tiny Trot is for you! The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, using the same starting line as the NorthPointe Turkey Trot. Tiny Trotters will head west along the NorthPointe campus drive, travel around NorthPointe Terrace, and safely cross the intersection before continuing onto the trail. The route then winds uphill alongside our first waterfall. Once at the top of the hill, Tiny Trotters will make their way to the finish line beneath the NorthPointe Birth Centers porte coch`ere. Packet pickup will take place Monday Nov. 23 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday Nov. 24 8:00am 8:00pm, Wednesday Nov. 25 8:00am 8:00pm. We will not be offering race day pick up. Please coordinate with someone to pick up your packet if you are unable to make it before Thanksgiving.
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