Thornton Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Glenwood, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the fun at the 57th annual Thornton Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025, in Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois! This beloved event, known as Illinois' oldest Turkey Trot, features a lively atmosphere and a variety of race distances, including a 1-Mile Kids Run and a 5K Community Run. The day kicks off with packet pickup at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-Mile Kids Run and Community Walk at 9:00 AM, and the highly anticipated 5K at 9:30 AM.
This historic race, which began back in 1968, attracts the top runners from the south suburbs, making it a fantastic way to get active before your Thanksgiving festivities. Participants can also look forward to a team competition for high schools, with the chance to earn points with just three athletes. Proceeds from this event benefit the Winged Foot Foundation, which supports student-athletes in the Chicago area. All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to the top three finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
This historic race, which began back in 1968, attracts the top runners from the south suburbs, making it a fantastic way to get active before your Thanksgiving festivities. Participants can also look forward to a team competition for high schools, with the chance to earn points with just three athletes. Proceeds from this event benefit the Winged Foot Foundation, which supports student-athletes in the Chicago area. All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to the top three finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!!
57th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.
5k Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5826097321/]
8:00 AM Packet Pickup Begins
9:00 AM- 1 Mile Kids Run (8th grade and younger) & 1 Mile community walk
9:30 AM- Community 5k
Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five for decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities.
There is a High School Team competition. The team competition only requires 3 athletes from a school to be awarded team points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition)
Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation.
The Winged Foot Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization that has been created exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal of the Winged Foot Foundation is to assist student athletes in the Chicago area by offering athletic equipment and academic programs to help strengthen the educational & sports activities in their communities. http://www.wingedfootfoundation.org/
All finishers will receive a medal and we will be giving out awards to the top three in each of the following age groups(M-F):
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Older
57th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.
5k Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5826097321/]
8:00 AM Packet Pickup Begins
9:00 AM- 1 Mile Kids Run (8th grade and younger) & 1 Mile community walk
9:30 AM- Community 5k
Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five for decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities.
There is a High School Team competition. The team competition only requires 3 athletes from a school to be awarded team points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition)
Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation.
The Winged Foot Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization that has been created exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal of the Winged Foot Foundation is to assist student athletes in the Chicago area by offering athletic equipment and academic programs to help strengthen the educational & sports activities in their communities. http://www.wingedfootfoundation.org/
All finishers will receive a medal and we will be giving out awards to the top three in each of the following age groups(M-F):
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Older
Races
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Thornton Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & TBD
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$38.10
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Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids Race
Incl. $1.90 Fee & TBD
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$16.90
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Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & TBD
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$16.90
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