Bourbonnais Turkey Trot

The Bourbonnais Turkey Trot is a fall run/walk held at Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It offers 5K, 10K, and 2-mile distances, with all races beginning in the morning. This yearly event takes place during the Thanksgiving season and is put on by the Bourbonnais Park District, making it suitable for runners seeking a timed race and for walkers or families looking for a shorter holiday activity. All distances begin at Perry Farm Park on North Kennedy Drive, utilizing the park's natural setting instead of a downtown street course. The 5K and 10K races provide awards for the top male and female finishers overall, as well as for the top three men and women in age categories ranging from 14-and-under to 50-and-over. The 2-mile walk includes overall male and female awards. Additionally, the event features costume awards for "Tom The Turkey" and best-dressed family, adding a lighthearted element to the day. The park district, which has served the community since 1986, oversees four parks covering over 379 acres of open space, ponds, trails, playgrounds, and ball fields.