In 71 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
33–47°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
33–43°F
dry
2024
26–43°F
dry
2023
28–38°F
rain
2022
29–52°F
dry
2021
21–36°F
dry
2020
37–50°F
dry
2019
36–58°F
rain
2018
18–34°F
rain
2017
33–55°F
dry
2016
31–50°F
dry
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About this race
Deadline
- Guarantee T-shirt: Deadline to be guaranteed a T-shirt is November 14th.
- Registration Fees: All registration fees and donations go directly to the UIS Cross Country and Track Program.
Packet Pick-up
- Date: Packet Pick-up is on Nov. 25th from 3 to 6 pm.
- Race Day Pick-up: Also available on race day from 6 - 8 am.
- Location: Pick-up is at the Recreation and Athletic Center.
Location
- Facility: The Recreation and Athletic Center
- Campus: UIS Campus
- Address: Richard Wright Dr.
- City/State/Zip: Springfield, IL 62703
More Information
- Race Link: For more details, visit the official race page at UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K.
Course map
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