Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Lake Zurich, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020
5K10KHalf Marathon50 Miles
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About the Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

This is a virtual race, meaning you run it on your own, wherever works for you, on whatever day fits your Thanksgiving week. The course is entirely your call, whether that is a neighborhood loop, a trail, or a treadmill. Several distance options are available, plus a longer mileage challenge you can chip away at over multiple runs rather than all at once.

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Distances & Start Times

5K11/1/2026 00:01Free
10K11/1/2026 00:01Free
13.1 Miles11/1/2026 00:01Free
50 Miles11/1/2026 00:01Free

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