Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Winnetka, IL

The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning! The Race will sell out. It is a Rolling Start so that everyone has space to trot! 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. We have 2 charities! The WINGS Program, Inc . for women and children and Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation SCHEDULE Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day SUNDAY, NOV 22 10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 WEDNESDAY, NOV 25 12:30pm – 4: 00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 THURSDAY, NOV 26 7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION 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 8:30 AM 2nd Wave 9:00 AM 3rd wave starts ON THE TRAIL FAMILY DIVISION / WALKERS Rolling Start -- - 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 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 water 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. ROAD RUNNER SPORTS TROT SPECIAL: Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $20 off your order of $50 or more on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.