Winnetka Turkey Trot 2025

🦃 Welcome to the Winnetka Turkey Trot 2025!

The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning! The Race will sell out. It is a Rolling Start so that everyone has space to trot! The Speedy at 8:00am, 8:30am & Family Division at 9:00 am.

📍 Race Location

The course starts and finishes on the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 Elm Street 60093.

❤️ Charity Partners

• WINGS Program, Inc: A charity for women and children. Learn more.
• Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation: Supporting youth and education. Learn more.

📅 Schedule

Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends' packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day pickup.

• SUNDAY, NOV 23: 10:15 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports, 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.
• WEDNESDAY, NOV 26: 2:00PM – 5:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports, 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.
• THURSDAY, NOV 27: 7:15 AM - Race Day Registration (Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races). Shirts are not guaranteed on Race day.
• Race Waves: 8:00 AM for Fast Runners, 8:30 AM for 2nd Wave, and 9:00 AM for Family Division/Walkers.

🚫 Course Guidelines

Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station. Post-race water will be at the finish line and up at the main building area.

No awards, but all kids receive a #1 medal.

📊 Results

Results are posted online at www.j3timing.com.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY

🎟️ Pricing

• KIDS: 18 yrs and younger flat rate $25.
• ADULTS: $35 thru Oct 5 - Nov 1: $40 thru Race Day.

🅿️ Parking

Public Lots and street parking available.

❌ Refund Policy

No refunds. Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.

🙏 Volunteer Opportunities

Need various shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pickup race day! Click Here to Volunteer

🌦️ Weather Policy

The event will go on rain, shine, or snow with no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.

🏃‍♂️ Road Runner Sports Trot Special

Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $20 off your order of $50 or more on anything in store. Some exclusions may apply.