Arlington Heights Turkey Trot
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From Tyler Stordahl
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Arlington Heights Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at South Middle School in Arlington Heights, Cook! Organised by Tyler Stordahl, this exciting event is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day while making a positive impact in the community. With a modest entry fee of just $20, your participation will directly benefit the Wheeling Township Food Pantry, ensuring that local families in need have access to essential food items during the holiday season.
This year, we invite you to run, walk, or trot alongside friends, family, and neighbors, all while embracing the spirit of health, gratitude, and togetherness. We also encourage participants to bring food donations on race day, contributing even more to our cause. Items like canned goods, baking products, and snacks are especially welcomed. Let’s make this Thanksgiving about more than just the feast—let’s make it about feeding hope and giving back to those who need it most. Don't miss this opportunity to move with purpose and give with heart!
This year, we invite you to run, walk, or trot alongside friends, family, and neighbors, all while embracing the spirit of health, gratitude, and togetherness. We also encourage participants to bring food donations on race day, contributing even more to our cause. Items like canned goods, baking products, and snacks are especially welcomed. Let’s make this Thanksgiving about more than just the feast—let’s make it about feeding hope and giving back to those who need it most. Don't miss this opportunity to move with purpose and give with heart!
Organiser's Description
2ND ANNUAL ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TURKEY TROT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, AT SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL.
ENTRY FEE: $20 DONATION (PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WHEELING TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY)
Start your Thanksgiving Day by making a difference in your community! The Arlington Heights Turkey Trot is more than just a runits an opportunity to give back while celebrating health, gratitude, and togetherness.
Your $20 entry fee directly supports the Wheeling Township Food Pantry, helping local families in need during the holiday season. We also welcome and encourage food donations on race daybring canned goods or non-perishable items (see our list below for what's needed most) to help stock the shelves and spread holiday cheer.
Whether you run, walk, or trot, every participant contributes to a meaningful cause. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and generosity.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE. GIVE WITH HEART.
_LETS MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE FEASTLETS MAKE IT ABOUT FEEDING HOPE._
THE FOOD PANTRY IS IN THE MOST NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
* Baking products
* Beans
* Instant Potatoes
* Canned fish
* Cereal
* Condiments
* Canned fruit & Meat
* Applesauce
* Pancake Mix & Syrup
* Snacks such as granola bars or fruit snacks.
* Jewel or Aldi gift cards for $25 or less.
ENTRY FEE: $20 DONATION (PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WHEELING TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY)
Start your Thanksgiving Day by making a difference in your community! The Arlington Heights Turkey Trot is more than just a runits an opportunity to give back while celebrating health, gratitude, and togetherness.
Your $20 entry fee directly supports the Wheeling Township Food Pantry, helping local families in need during the holiday season. We also welcome and encourage food donations on race daybring canned goods or non-perishable items (see our list below for what's needed most) to help stock the shelves and spread holiday cheer.
Whether you run, walk, or trot, every participant contributes to a meaningful cause. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and generosity.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE. GIVE WITH HEART.
_LETS MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE FEASTLETS MAKE IT ABOUT FEEDING HOPE._
THE FOOD PANTRY IS IN THE MOST NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
* Baking products
* Beans
* Instant Potatoes
* Canned fish
* Cereal
* Condiments
* Canned fruit & Meat
* Applesauce
* Pancake Mix & Syrup
* Snacks such as granola bars or fruit snacks.
* Jewel or Aldi gift cards for $25 or less.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
-
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$11.60
This will be a 100m Dash on South's Matt Ives Memorial Track, for ages 10 & under. -
5K Wheelchair Devision
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:55AM CST)
$22.20
-
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
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