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Illinois Turkey Trots
40 turkey trots have a confirmed date in Illinois this year.
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year — most turkey trots run that morning, the day before, or the Saturday after.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 40
- Active listings
- 40
Turkey trots in Illinois
All 40 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5KNaperville, IL5K - Ages 10-145K - Ages 15 and up5K - Ages 9 and under ~8,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest turkey trots in Illinois
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5KNaperville, IL5K - Ages 10-145K - Ages 15 and up5K - Ages 9 and under ~8,000 runners
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Illinois Turkey Trots: common questions
- How many turkey trots are there in Illinois?
- RaceRove currently lists 40 upcoming turkey trots in Illinois with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest turkey trot in Illinois?
- By estimated field size, the largest is the Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K, with about 10,000 runners across all of its distances.
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