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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
1111 Fairgrounds Road, Blue Shelter, Belvidere IL
5K
35–51°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–61°F
dry
2024
35–55°F
dry
2023
39–52°F
dry
2022
35–48°F
dry
2021
41–62°F
dry
2020
52–67°F
dry
2019
19–29°F
dry
2018
32–40°F
dry
2017
29–43°F
dry
2016
45–64°F
dry
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35°F at the start.
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About this race
Join Us for our Annual Belvidere North Music Boosters Turkey Trot 5K!
Lace up your running shoes and kick off the holiday season with purpose and community spirit! The Belvidere North Music Boosters are proud to host the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K, and we’re inviting runners, walkers, families, and music lovers of all ages to be part of this festive and meaningful event.
🎶 Why We Trot:
100% of the funds raised from this event go directly to supporting the music students at Belvidere North High School. Your participation helps provide essential resources such as:
Instrument repair and replacement
Equipment upgrades
Music camps and leadership development opportunities
Expanded music education programming
Student scholarships
Efforts to retain and grow our music community
This event is more than a run—it’s a way to invest in the future of our students, our music program, and our community.
So grab your friends, gather your family, and come trot with us in support of music, education, and the power of community.
Let’s make this Turkey Trot unforgettable!
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