Winnetka Turkey Trot 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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

• Start/Finish Point: On the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 Elm Street 60093.
• Charity: Our charity is the Wings Organization for women and children.

🗓️ Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Required. 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 (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
• WEDNESDAY, NOV 26: 2:00PM – 5:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
• Race Day (THURSDAY, NOV 27): 7:15 AM Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only.

🏁 Race Day Details

• 8:00 AM: 1st wave Fast Runners ON THE TRAIL - Rolling start.
• 8:30 AM: 2nd Wave.
• 9:00 AM: 3rd wave starts ON THE TRAIL FAMILY DIVISION / WALKERS Rolling Start.
• Water Stations: Due to congestion, there will be no water station on the course. Post race water will be at finish line and main building area.

🏅 Awards & Results

• Awards: No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal.
• Results: Results are posted online at www.j3timing.com.
• Live Results: CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY.

💸 Registration Fees

• 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.

🌧️ 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.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day! Click Here.

🔄 Refund Policy

No Refunds.

📣 Other Important Information

Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.

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. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.

🔗 Registration Link

Register Here.