56th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run or Walk

Thursday, November 23, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM CST

Urbana, Illinois

Free · 1 race

1 Mile

Event summary

Join the fun at the 56th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run or Walk on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Urbana, Champaign! This beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition invites participants of all ages and abilities to kick off the holiday with a spirited one-mile fun run or walk at the picturesque Lake House in Crystal Lake Park. Check-in begins at 8 am, and the race starts at 9 am, making it the perfect way to get some exercise before indulging in your festive feast.

The event is completely FREE, and participants will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and the chance to win exciting prizes in a raffle after the race. The first 800 finishers will receive a special ribbon to commemorate their achievement. Don't forget to grab a souvenir shirt, available for purchase at the event. This year, give back by donating to the Urbana Park District Scholarship Fund, helping provide reduced-price summer camp opportunities for children in need. Join the community, have fun, and start your Thanksgiving day on a healthy note!

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56th Annual Turkey Trot

10:00 AM CST

Free

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Organiser's description

_FREE! _56TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT FUN RUN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Check-in: 8 am
Race Start: 9 am
All Ages and Abilities Welcome

TO REGISTER VISIT THIS FORM https://forms.gle/dq42VZ6eL2ZaFjcN6 OR CALL (217) 367-1544.

Join the Urbana Park District for a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Turkey Trot is a one-mile fun run/walk that is a great way to get some exercise before you sit down for dinner. Free hot chocolate is provided. The first 800 participants across the finish line will receive a ribbon. Stay after the run for a prize raffle!

Souvenir shirts will be available for purchase at the event as well.

This year we'll put the "give" in Thanksgiving by taking donations for the Urbana Park District Scholarship Fund. Your donation will help the park district offer reduced-price summer camp opportunities for children in need next year.

Parking is available at the special event lot on Broadway Ave. Call the Urbana Park District Rainout Line for postponement information: 217-367-9575.