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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
500 N. Colfax St., Byron IL
5K
28–42°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
29–40°F
dry
2024
22–36°F
dry
2023
26–33°F
rain
2022
34–51°F
dry
2021
18–31°F
dry
2020
37–47°F
dry
2019
32–46°F
rain
2018
17–30°F
rain
2017
25–47°F
dry
2016
30–48°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K, presented by Byron Bank! Burn some calories and have some fun before you head out for your Thanksgiving feast. Pies will be randomly awarded to participants in attendance. The "Best Dressed" Golden Turkey award will be back and the winner(s) will have a chance to take home a special prize! Pre-registration closes Wednesday Nov. 26 at 11am. Custom race shirts are guaranteed to participants registered by Monday, November 3rd at 12:00 pm. Chip timing will be provided by J3 Timing. Plaques will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division as follows: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-34, 35-44,45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+.
Race Fees: (youth= 0-17yrs)
$30 Adult/$20 Youth through 11/3 (Race shirt guarantee ends November 3rd)
11/4-11/26: $37 Adult/$27 Youth
Race Day 11/27: $44 adult/$34 youth
*Online registration closes at 11am on 11/26. Following this all registration must be completed on site on race day.
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up: 11/26 from 5:00-9:00 pm
Location: Byron PE Center
Day-of Registration/Race Day Check-In: 7:00-7:45 am
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