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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
15588 History Ln, Petersburg IL
5K
35–52°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
47–75°F
dry
2024
48–56°F
dry
2023
35–61°F
dry
2022
24–42°F
dry
2021
30–41°F
dry
2020
30–54°F
rain
2019
22–36°F
dry
2018
17–37°F
dry
2017
36–50°F
dry
2016
42–64°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
35°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
🦃🍂 LACE UP, GOBBLE UP & GIVE BACK! 🍂🦃
Get ready for a day full of FUN, FAMILY, FOOD & TURKEY TROTTIN’!
Join New Salem Children’s Center for our Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run! Bring the whole family! Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving or turkey-themed costume, hit the course, enjoy local food vendors, snap some memories at our photo booth, and cheer on our runners as they compete for awesome prizes! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🦃
BONUS: All Early Bird Registrations Include a T-Shirt! Register by 9/30 to guarantee your T-Shirt.
But this event is about more than just running, it’s about bringing our community together and supporting our children! Our goal is to raise funds to replace the ground covering on our playground, creating a safer and better space for the children of New Salem Children’s Center to play, explore, and make memories.
Come run. Come have fun. Come support our kids. Come be part of something special!
We can’t wait to see you at the Turkey Trot! 🍁🏃♀️🦃
Packet Pick-up
Friday, 11/13
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
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Saturday, 11/14
Time: 9:00-10:00AM
Location: Near Start/Finish Line
Awards
Overall
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
Age Group Double Dipping NOT Allowed!
Age Groups
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Net Time]
10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
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