26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township Ymca
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Portage (3100 Willowcreek Road). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $35 after November 1.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IL 46368
- Area
- Northwest Indiana, Chicago
- Distances
- 1K5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $25 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: 5K $25 → $35
- Registration
- Open. Opened July 21, online signup closes Wednesday, November 25, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 1 to pay $25 instead of $35.
Course and race notes
Turkey Trot includes both a FREE 1K Kids non-competitive fun run and a competitive 5K, professionally-timed race offered on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds from the entry fees go towards our Annual Campaign.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.