Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Palatine (Harper College Health and Recreation Center). Distances: 2 miles, 5 miles. Entry from $35; the 2 miles goes from $35 to $40 after November 26.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Harper College Health and Recreation Center, Palatine, IL 60067
- Area
- North Shore & North Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 2 miles5 miles
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, November 26, 2026: 2 miles $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened June 3, online signup closes Thursday, November 26, 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 26 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Join us in celebrating the 45th annual Palatine Park District Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! Burn off those pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with this fun family event. Runners may choose either a 2 or 5 mile distance, kids can register for the 100 yard Sammy Scurry.
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.