Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Crete, Illinois
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Crete, Illinois, happening on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This exciting community event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels, allowing everyone to run, jog, or walk at their own pace. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Heritage Park, the race will wind through the charming neighborhoods of Crete, making for a delightful Thanksgiving morning experience.
While the event is free to enter, participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Crete Food Pantry, helping those in need during the holiday season. With a timer on site for those keen on tracking their performance, this fun-filled 5K promises to be a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities. Rain or shine, the Turkey Trot is on, so grab your friends and family and come join the fun! Don’t forget to check the Facebook page for any updates as the event approaches!
While the event is free to enter, participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Crete Food Pantry, helping those in need during the holiday season. With a timer on site for those keen on tracking their performance, this fun-filled 5K promises to be a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities. Rain or shine, the Turkey Trot is on, so grab your friends and family and come join the fun! Don’t forget to check the Facebook page for any updates as the event approaches!
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Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Register8:00 AM CST
Free
Organiser's description
Join us for the FOURTH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK IN CRETE, IL! This is a FREE community event for all ages and paces. We can't wait to see everyone again this year!
While this is a fun run, we do have a timer on site for those that like to keep track! 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/
While this is a fun run, we do have a timer on site for those that like to keep track! 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/
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Location
1550 S Sangamon St, Crete, 60417, IL, United States
Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
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