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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Palatine, IL

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

Harper College Health and Recreation Center, Palatine IL

Distances

Typical weather

29–42°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

30–42°F

dry

2024

24–37°F

dry

2023

26–33°F

rain

2022

35–51°F

dry

2021

18–31°F

dry

2020

37–46°F

dry

2019

33–45°F

rain

2018

21–33°F

rain

2017

26–47°F

dry

2016

31–46°F

dry

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About this race

Join us in celebrating the 46th annual Palatine Park District Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with this fun family event. Runners may choose either a 2 or 5 mile distance, kids can register for the 100 yard Sammy Scurry.

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