Turkey Day 5K 2026

The Turkey Day 5K is a Chicago Thanksgiving run, focused on a holiday morning activity rather than a typical road-race environment. The event provides several distances, allowing runners and walkers to select their preferred way to participate, and includes a children's run for younger family members. The race is presented as Chicago's Thanksgiving tradition, with the running directly connected to the holiday. Its unique appeal lies in the Turkey Trot format: participants gather for a festive start to Thanksgiving, bringing together families, casual participants, and holiday-oriented runners.