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Road Race · Chicagoland

Turkey Trots

5K, 8K, 10K & Half Marathon options

When
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Where
Chicagoland
Format
5K, 8K, 10K & Half Marathon options
Train at
1004 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Build the speed and stamina you need before Thanksgiving morning. Momentum OP combines treadmill conditioning and strength work to help you show up prepared for your local 5K or 10K.

About the race

Start Thanksgiving With A Race

Thanksgiving morning is one of the busiest race days of the year. Close to home, the SGFMC Turkey Trot 5K starts at 9:30am on Linden Avenue in Oak Park, and Elmwood Park’s 7th annual Turkey Trot 5K Family Tradition also starts at 9:30am from 7503 W. Diversey Avenue.

In the city, the Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago sends its 5K and 8K off at 9:00am from Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park. Two days later, on Saturday, November 28, the Gobble Trot offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on the Lakefront Trail.

Most trots are relaxed and family friendly, which makes them a great first race or a fun season finale.

Event details

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Local option
SGFMC Turkey Trot 5K, 1034 N. Linden Ave, Oak Park
Nearby
Turkey Trot 5K Family Tradition, Elmwood Park
In the city
Life Time Turkey Trot 5K & 8K, Lincoln Park
Weekend option
Gobble Trot 5K, 10K & 13.1, Lakefront Trail, Nov 28
Training block
4 weeks

Start times

9:00am
Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago 5K & 8K, Lincoln Park
9:30am
SGFMC Turkey Trot 5K, Oak Park
9:30am
Turkey Trot 5K Family Tradition, Elmwood Park

Classes That Get You There

Your Training Plan

A four-week tune-up focused on pacing, endurance and race-ready strength.

  • Week 1

    Build Your Base

    Two Combo classes and one Tread class to build your aerobic base and total-body strength.

  • Week 2

    Add Tempo

    Tempo intervals on the treadmill and a longer outdoor run on the weekend.

  • Week 3

    Sharpen Your Pace

    Race-pace intervals and incline work to lock in your goal pace.

  • Race Week

    Taper & Race

    Lighter strength, short sharp intervals and plenty of recovery before Thanksgiving morning.

Good to know

Turkey Trots FAQs

Still have questions? Call us at (708) 634-0992 or stop by the studio on Lake Street.

Yes. The SGFMC Turkey Trot 5K starts at 9:30am on Thanksgiving morning in front of the gym at 1020 N. Linden Avenue in Oak Park. Spots are limited, so sign up early.

The Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago offers a 5K and 8K starting at 9:00am from Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park. The Gobble Trot on Saturday, November 28 adds 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on the Lakefront Trail.

Yes. Turkey Trots welcome walkers, strollers and families. Our Tread classes coach walkers, joggers and runners side by side.

Four weeks of consistent training is enough to feel ready for a 5K. Give yourself six weeks or more if you are aiming for a 10K or a new personal best.

Holiday hours vary. Check the schedule in the app the week of Thanksgiving.

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