Strong As Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-ish Workout

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 8:30AM CST
  • Location Aurora, Illinois
  • Price $20.00
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Get ready for a unique twist on the traditional Turkey Trot with the Strong As Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-ish Workout, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Aurora, Kane. This exciting event is designed for fitness enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves and their partners on a scenic trail. Participants will engage in a 5K-ish partner run, utilizing specially designed Wreck Bags filled with crushed rubber, weighing 25lbs and 40lbs, to elevate their workout experience.

The event features a series of fun and engaging challenges, including mile runs, weighted cleans, lunges, burpees, and more, all formatted in a supportive "You Go, I Go" style. Whether you come with a partner or need one on the day of the event, you'll find camaraderie and motivation every step of the way. Plus, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora, IL, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a rewarding workout while giving back to the community—rain or shine!

Organiser's Description

This is not your ordinary Turkey Trot. This will be a 5K-ish partner run/workout on the trail. First, what is a Wreck Bag? That is a bag with two handles filled with crushed rubber. We will be using 25lb and 40lb weighted bags for the run/workout. Here is the format:

* Run 1 - 1mile run, two person team carries one wreck bag during the run and trades off as needed. Once back from the loop go into workout1
* 100 WB Cleans. (WB Deadlift modification) You Go, I Go (YGIG)
* 100M Walking WB Lunges. YGIG format. (body weight lunges modification)
* Run 2 - 1 mile run, same as run 1
* 100 Burpee over the WB. (Up - Downs modification) YGIG format.
* 100M WB Toss. YGIG format
* Run 3 - 1 mile run same as runs 1 and 2.
* 100 WB Thruster (Air squat TD modification) YGIG format
* 100M WB Bear Crawl (Regular Bear Crawl Modification) YGIG Format.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PARTNER WE WILL FIND ONE FOR YOU ON DAY OF THE EVENT.

Participants also have the option of just running 3 laps to get a trail 5K complete.

100% OF MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE DONATED TO MARIE WILKINSON FOOD PANTRY IN AURORA, IL.

We have a limited number of shirts, first come first serve, provided by our friends at Compete to Live.

We will meet at Shelter 1 (this is the shelter away from the lake and hill)

Park in designated spots only. Overflow parking is in lower lot by the lake.

Event is rain or shine. No refunds or deferrals as this is a fundraising event.

Races

  • Strong as Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-Ish Workout

    Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)

    $20.00

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1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora, 60504, IL, United States

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