Thornton Turkey Trot

🦃 Illinois Oldest Turkey Trot!

57th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.

🗺️ Race Details

• Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, IL
• 5k Course Map: Click here

⏰ Event Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
• 9:00 AM: 1 Mile Kids Run (8th grade and younger) & 1 Mile Community Walk
• 9:30 AM: Community 5k

🏆 Team Competition

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.

• High School Team: Competition requires 3 athletes from a school to score points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition)

🌟 Beneficiary

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. Learn more.

🥇 Awards

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):

• Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & Older

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Thornton Turkey Trot.