Race Information

Winnetka Turkey Trot
Winnetka, IL
City Location
Cook County
Nov 23, 2023 - Thursday
5K run
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

     The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning!  The Race Is SOLD OUT WAVES: The Speedy at 8:00am, 8:30am & Family Division at 9:00 am

    The course starts and finishes on the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 elm Street 60093.  Our  charity is the Wings Organization for women and children.   

    SCHEDULE
    Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets.  Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. 

    SATURDAY, NOV 18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     10:15 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

    WEDNESDAY, NOV 22
    1:00PM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

    THURSDAY, NOV 23
    7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICK UP   Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races. Hats are not guaranteed on Race day, but we have years prior shirts.  

    8:00 AM 1st wave Fast Runners ON THE TRAIL   - Rolling start

    9:00 AM 2nd wave starts  ON THE TRAIL  FAMILY DIVISION / WALKERS Rolling Start ---  sold out  

    Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station.  - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area

    No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal 

    RESULTS:  Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com   

    CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY

    Kids - 18 yrs and younger flat rate $20*  

    ADULTS

    $25 thru September 5
    $30 thru Oct 5 - Nov 1 $35 $40 thru Race Day

    RACE LOCATION
    On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station  754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race food: water, gogo squeez and granola bars. 

    VOLUNTEER
    Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day!  Click Here

     WEATHER
    The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.

     

    PARKING
    Public Lots and street parking 

    REFUNDS
    No Refunds.

    Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.

    https://runsignup.com/Race/OnSiteReg/80496

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Sep 6, 2010
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jul 21, 2023
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  • This event has concluded
    We hope to update it for 2024

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