When does the Thornton Turkey Trot sell out?

Thornton Turkey Trot hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Q: How hard is the Thornton Turkey Trot 5K?

Thornton Turkey Trot is a 5K on a road course in Glenwood, Illinois. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Thornton Turkey Trot?

Race-day weather in Glenwood can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 9:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

November 26, 2026

Glenwood, Illinois

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Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

About the Race

ILLINOIS OLDEST TURKEY TROT!! 58th annual Thornton Turkey Trot. 5k Course Map PACKET PICKUP at Running for Kicks on Wednesday, November 25th from noon to 6PM. 8:00 AM Packet Pickup Begins 9:00 AM- 1 Mile Kids Run (8th grade and younger) & 1 Mile community walk 9:30 AM- Community 5k Started in 1968, this race brings out the best runners in the south suburbs and has for over five for decades. Come cover the course that thousands of runners have conquered prior to their Thanksgiving festivities....

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

festive

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Thornton Turkey Trot 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.