ILLINOIS: It’s almost time to hide for turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, but first, it’s the best time to get out and exercise. -Citizen and exercise area, and many of them with festive themes.
Many turkey jogs returned in 2021 after a COVID-19 hiatus.
Proceeds from the maximum of fun races planned in the city and suburbs over the next few weeks will benefit local charities, adding local food banks and scholarship programs. Some races come with kiddy races before or after 5, 8- or 10-kilometer races.
Most occasions are all-weather and registration is mandatory, however, check with the organizers to ensure occasions go as planned. Learn more about upcoming fall and winter laughter races. Patch’s Chicapassland’s 2022 Turkey Christmas and Jogging Racing Guide, presented alphabetically through location.
The Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot the Aurora East Educational Foundation and A Foundation for West Aurora Schools. Enrollees will receive a commemorative functional long-sleeved blouse designed by an art student from East or West Aurora High School.
Fox River Trail Runners hosts the 25th annual The Fox and The Turkey Four Mile/ 1 Mile Youth Race on Thanksgiving. The occasion will come with a fundraiser for Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.
The 14th annual Beverly Hills 5K Turkey Trot Run and Family Walk are back, presented through CIBC Banking. Participants can walk or run through the beautiful tree-lined streets of the historic North Beverly district of the 19th district. Proceeds from this year’s race will go once he returns to take advantage of the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation.
The Therapeutic Farm of the Main Ranch of Santa Run for Kids of McHenry County, the Count named Special Children’s Advocate of McHenry County, Big Brothers and Sisters of McHenry County, Runaway Girls of Northwest Illinois, Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake and Turning Point.
The Grove Express 5K on Thanksgiving, the Downers Grove District 58 Educational Foundation, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove and the Roadrunners Football Club.
The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, which dates back to 1984, will return to downtown Elmhurst this Thanksgiving. Some proceeds from the occasion will go to charities and pantries.
A portion of proceeds from the 2022 Evanston Flying Turkey 5km will go to Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry and Foundation 65. Canned pantry passes will also be collected, such as pieces for other local charities. Submitted through NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Glen Ellyn will offer the 2022 Turkey Trot 5-mile prediction run on Thanksgiving, as well as a donation crusade to gain perks at Glen Ellyn’s food pantry. Prizes will be awarded for costumes and for runners who come closest to predicting their best race time.
The 28th annual Joe Callaghan Memorial Turkey Troy 5K Fun Run and Walk John Callaghan Memorial Fund and Gurnee Community Church Youth Labor Camp.
The North Shore Turkey Trot is reaping benefits for the Highland Park Community Foundation and its 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund for those affected by the tragedy.
The time to walk/run Juniors Jingle Dash Community 5K scholarship scholarships for the best academics in the area.
The Chambre de trade et d’industrie de los angeles région de Joliet will host the annual Santa Claus race and walk on the first weekend of December. In addition to a fun run/walk, there will be an individual and organizational costume contest, a pretzel truck, and a festive photo shoot. Each participant will get a Santa hat and a goody bag, and Santa Clos angelesus and the Grinch will make special appearances.
The Pilgrim Pie runs the Rotary Club of La Grange.
The Lemont Park District Frigid 5K will return the first weekend of December, with a fun run, a hot chocolate bar, snacks, prizes and more. Wear your prettiest ugly sweaters and fun Christmas clothes.
A portion of the proceeds from the 46th edition of Lincolnwood Turkey Trot will benefit from the town’s Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. Participants are asked to wear costumes. It includes a 5 km/10 km run, a 5 km sports walk and a children’s chopstick race.
Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2022 is organized through the Naperville Noon Lions Club. Naperville youth and seniors get hearing and vision care from local organizations, adding veterans’ organizations and organizations fighting hunger and homelessness.
The Gobbler Gauntlet 5K of the New Lenox Community Park District Scholarship Program.
The Village of Northbrook will offer the second annual Illuminate Northbrook Hot Cocoa Walk in November. Participants can shop for the holidays, drink hot chocolate and watch as the town turns on the lights to remove the darkness of downtown Northbrook during the season. Guests are asked to BYOM (bring your own cup) for hot chocolate and are encouraged to wear ugly sweaters. There will be collection boxes on site for visitors to donate to Northbrook Rotary’s “Coat Off Your Back” campaign.
Turkey’s post-Thanksgiving Dri Tri includes paddling on Concept 2 rowing machines, biking Air Assault motorcycles and a 1. 5-mile run/walk. Depending on the weather, the part of the race is likely to be outdoors.
The Oswegoland Park District once again returns to its annual Gobbler Hobbler 10K and mashed potato race. After the race, runners are invited to enjoy loose pancakes.
Palatine Park District’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
The first Turkey Trot 5K running/walking
The Schaumburg Half Marathon and 5K Turkey Trot get benefits from the Fetching Tails Foundation from a new direction through Busse Woods this year, new 2022 medals for ender and Spunky Dunkers Donuts waiting at the finish line for runners.
The 11th Annual Lions Club Reindeer Race is presented through the Wheaton Park District and benefits Wheaton Lions Club charities and the DuPage County Historical Museum. Go out with your Santa hats or a collection of bells and run, run with Rudolph to the finish.
The annual Winnetka Turkey Trot 2022 Wings is on a new path this year.
The United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department hosts the annual Jingle Jog Fun Run
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