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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
3101 Maine St, Quincy IL
5K · 10K
33–47°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
32–42°F
dry
2024
25–42°F
dry
2023
31–37°F
rain
2022
31–53°F
dry
2021
23–43°F
dry
2020
39–52°F
dry
2019
37–57°F
dry
2018
14–29°F
dry
2017
32–58°F
dry
2016
33–52°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
33°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
47th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run/Walk
Thursday, November 26th | 8:00am
A Quincy Thanksgiving tradition is back for its 47th year! Start your Thanksgiving morning with family, friends, and the community at the Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run.
Choose your race:
5K Run • 10K Run • 1-Mile Fun Run • 5K Non-Competitive Walk
Family Pricing: Register up to 4 family members for $75 before November 6 or $85 after November 6. Additional family members are just $15 each, up to 8 total participants. All family members must be registered in the same transaction to receive family pricing.
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