Crete Community Runners Association 3rd Annual 2025 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Crete, Illinois
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration of community and fitness at the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Crete, Illinois, on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This exciting event invites participants of all ages and paces to join in a fun, untimed run or walk on Thanksgiving morning. Starting and finishing at Heritage Park, the course will take you through the charming neighborhoods of Crete, making it a perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations.

While this is a FREE community event, we encourage you to give back by donating a non-perishable food item to support the Crete Food Pantry. The last two years have been a tremendous success, and we can't wait to see familiar faces and new friends alike. So, gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and come out to enjoy a morning of fun and generosity. Remember, the Turkey Trot will take place rain or shineβ€”so mark your calendars and join us for a memorable Thanksgiving tradition!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the THIRD ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK IN CRETE, IL! This is a FREE community event for all ages and paces. The last two years have proven to be a success in our area, and we can't wait to see everyone again this year!

This is an UNTIMED fun run, so you can run, jog and walk your own pace on Thanksgiving morning! Before you gobble til you wobble, take part in this fun 5k event where we will be accepting donations to support the Crete Food Pantry. This is a FREE event, but we ask that you kindly donate a non-perishable food item while attending. We will have a donation bin at the race site. The race will begin and end at Heritage Park and we will run through the beautiful neighborhoods of Crete! THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE! WE WILL ONLY CANCEL FOR UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/1698409503908853/

Races

  • Crete Community Runners Association 3rd Annual 2025 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)

    Free

    OPENS 10 OCT

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1550 S Sangamon St, Crete, 60417, IL, United States

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