Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 1st November 2026 - Mon 30th November 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with the Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, taking place from November 1 to November 30, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Lake Zurich. This exciting virtual running event invites participants to continue their favorite Thanksgiving tradition while enjoying the flexibility of running at their own pace, on their chosen course, or even on a treadmill. Whether you opt for the 5K, 10K, or go the distance with a half marathon, you can easily submit your results by the end of November to be featured on the virtual leaderboard.
In addition, challenge yourself with the Thankful Turkey 26, 50, or 100-mile Challenge, where you can spread out your miles over the month! This unique format allows you to accumulate your distance at your convenience, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t forget to share your journey on social media using #ThankfulTurkey to connect with fellow participants. Join the fun and make this Thanksgiving a memorable one with the Thankful Turkey virtual run!
In addition, challenge yourself with the Thankful Turkey 26, 50, or 100-mile Challenge, where you can spread out your miles over the month! This unique format allows you to accumulate your distance at your convenience, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t forget to share your journey on social media using #ThankfulTurkey to connect with fellow participants. Join the fun and make this Thanksgiving a memorable one with the Thankful Turkey virtual run!
Organiser's Description
Continue your favorite Thanksgiving tradition with the Virtual Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon for free!
Run the 5K, 10K or a half marathon and submit your results by November 30th. Here are the rules...Run it on your own, on a course of your choosing or on a treadmill, and report your time to be added to the virtual leaderboard.
Or take on the Thankful Turkey 26, 50, or 100-mile Challenge. You do not need to run all the miles at once. Run it when you want, run it where you want, run on a treadmill; any miles count! Our results system lets you add up your miles until you reach the 26, 50 or 100 Thankful Miles.
Use #ThankfulTurkey when sharing your photos from your run!
Run the 5K, 10K or a half marathon and submit your results by November 30th. Here are the rules...Run it on your own, on a course of your choosing or on a treadmill, and report your time to be added to the virtual leaderboard.
Or take on the Thankful Turkey 26, 50, or 100-mile Challenge. You do not need to run all the miles at once. Run it when you want, run it where you want, run on a treadmill; any miles count! Our results system lets you add up your miles until you reach the 26, 50 or 100 Thankful Miles.
Use #ThankfulTurkey when sharing your photos from your run!
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