New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Petersburg, Illinois
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day filled with excitement and community spirit at the inaugural New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in beautiful Petersburg, Menard. This fun-filled event features a spirited 5K race and a lively Fun Run, perfect for participants of all ages. Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving or turkey-themed costume and join in the festivities that promise to delight the whole family!
Enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors, capture unforgettable moments at the photo booth, and cheer on the runners competing for fantastic prizes. This event is not just about running; it's a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and support an important cause. Funds raised will go toward replacing the ground covering on the playground at New Salem Children's Center, creating a safer and more enjoyable space for our children to play and explore. Don’t miss out on this chance to have fun, make memories, and support a great cause! Be part of something special and join us at the Turkey Trot!
Enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors, capture unforgettable moments at the photo booth, and cheer on the runners competing for fantastic prizes. This event is not just about running; it's a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and support an important cause. Funds raised will go toward replacing the ground covering on the playground at New Salem Children's Center, creating a safer and more enjoyable space for our children to play and explore. Don’t miss out on this chance to have fun, make memories, and support a great cause! Be part of something special and join us at the Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP, GOBBLE UP & GIVE BACK!
Get ready for a day full of FUN, FAMILY, FOOD & TURKEY TROTTIN!
Join NEW SALEM CHILDRENS CENTER for our INAUGURAL TURKEY TROT 5K & FUN RUN! Bring the whole family! Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving or turkey-themed costume, hit the course, enjoy local food vendors, snap some memories at our photo booth, and cheer on our runners as they compete for awesome prizes! female signmale sign
BONUS: All Early Bird Registrations Include a T-Shirt! Register by 9/30 to guarantee your T-Shirt.
But this event is about more than just running, its about BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN! Our goal is to raise funds to REPLACE THE GROUND COVERING ON OUR PLAYGROUND, creating a safer and better space for the children of New Salem Childrens Center to play, explore, and make memories.
Come run. Come have fun. Come support our kids. Come be part of something special!
We cant wait to see you at the Turkey Trot! female sign
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, 11/13
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
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Saturday, 11/14
Time: 9:00-10:00AM
Location: Near Start/Finish Line
AWARDS
OVERALL
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
_Age Group Double Dipping NOT Allowed!
_AGE GROUPS
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Net Time]
10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
Get ready for a day full of FUN, FAMILY, FOOD & TURKEY TROTTIN!
Join NEW SALEM CHILDRENS CENTER for our INAUGURAL TURKEY TROT 5K & FUN RUN! Bring the whole family! Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving or turkey-themed costume, hit the course, enjoy local food vendors, snap some memories at our photo booth, and cheer on our runners as they compete for awesome prizes! female signmale sign
BONUS: All Early Bird Registrations Include a T-Shirt! Register by 9/30 to guarantee your T-Shirt.
But this event is about more than just running, its about BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN! Our goal is to raise funds to REPLACE THE GROUND COVERING ON OUR PLAYGROUND, creating a safer and better space for the children of New Salem Childrens Center to play, explore, and make memories.
Come run. Come have fun. Come support our kids. Come be part of something special!
We cant wait to see you at the Turkey Trot! female sign
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, 11/13
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
---
Saturday, 11/14
Time: 9:00-10:00AM
Location: Near Start/Finish Line
AWARDS
OVERALL
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
_Age Group Double Dipping NOT Allowed!
_AGE GROUPS
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Net Time]
10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
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15588 History Ln, Petersburg, 62675, IL, United States
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