183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood IL
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.
Date: November 26, 2026
Location: 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, IL
Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities.
There is a High School Team competition. The team competition only requires 3 athletes from a school to be awarded team points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition).
Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation.
The Winged Foot Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization that has been created exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal of the Winged Foot Foundation is to assist student athletes in the Chicago area by offering athletic equipment and academic programs to help strengthen the educational & sports activities in their communities. Visit Winged Foot Foundation
All finishers will receive a medal and we will be giving out awards to the top three in each of the following age groups (M-F):
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