In 53 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood IL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
30–44°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
30–47°F
dry
2024
26–38°F
dry
2023
26–35°F
rain
2022
33–53°F
dry
2021
19–31°F
dry
2020
37–48°F
dry
2019
32–51°F
rain
2018
22–36°F
rain
2017
25–47°F
dry
2016
33–47°F
dry
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Typical start here is 30°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Race Overview
- Event Name: Thornton Turkey Trot
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 183rd and Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, IL
- Race URL: View Race Details
58th Annual Event
- History: This is the 58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.
- Course Map: View 5k Course Map
- Packet Pickup: Located at Running for Kicks on November 25th from noon to 6 PM.
- Start Time: Packet Pickup begins at 8:00 AM.
Race Schedule
- Kids Run: 1 Mile Kids Run for 8th grade and younger at 9:00 AM.
- Community Walk: 1 Mile community walk at 9:00 AM.
- Community 5k: Starts at 9:30 AM.
- Tradition: Started in 1968, showcasing the best runners in the south suburbs.
Competition and Awards
- Team Competition: High School Team competition: only 3 athletes needed to score points.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation.
- About the Foundation: A non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization supporting student athletes.
- Finishers: All finishers receive a medal: awards for top three in various age groups.
Age Group Awards
- Categories: Awards for 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & Older.
- Focus: Encouragement for all age groups to participate.
Community Impact
- Goal: Assist student athletes by providing athletic equipment and academic programs.
- Website: For more information, visit the Winged Foot Foundation's website at http://www.wingedfootfoundation.org/.
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