Illinois · 5K · 1 Mile
Thornton Turkey Trot
Thornton Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Glenwood, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Glenwood, IL
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Glenwood, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ilpreptoptiming.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:30 AM CST
About the Thornton Turkey Trot
ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!! 58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot. 5k Course Map PACKET PICKUP at Running for Kicks on Wednesday, November 25th from noon to 6PM. 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. T…
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Thornton Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Thornton Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Thornton Turkey Trot held?
- In Glenwood, Illinois.
- What distances does the Thornton Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Thornton Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Thornton Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Thornton Turkey Trot start?
- 9:30 AM CST.
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