Thornton Turkey Trot

Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu November 26, 2026

Glenwood, IL 60425 US

ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!! 58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot.

Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five for decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities.

There is a High School Team competition. The team competition only requires 3 athletes from a school to be awarded team points (boys & girls, no co-ed competition)

Proceeds will benefit the Winged Foot Foundation. The Winged Foot Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 charitable organization that has been created exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal of the Winged Foot Foundation is to assist student athletes in the Chicago area by offering athletic equipment and academic programs to help strengthen the educational & sports activities in their communities. http://www.wingedfootfoundation.org/

All finishers will receive a medal and we will be giving out awards to the top three in each of the following age groups(M-F): 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Older

Events

• Thornton Turkey Trot 5k
  Price: $20 ( $15: Ages 0 - 13) ( $15: Ages 14 - 18) ( $5: Ages 81 - 99)
  Time: 9:30AM CST - 11:00AM CST
  Price increases after November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
• Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids Race
  Price: $15
  Time: 9:00AM CST - 9:29AM CST
  Registration ends November 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
• Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community Walk
  Price: $15
  Time: 9:00AM CST - 9:29AM CST
  Registration ends November 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CST