Edison Park Turkey Trot
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Edison Park Turkey Trot - event overview
The Edison Park Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 27, 2025 in Edison Park, Chicago. The event takes place at Northwest Highway and Oshkosh, 6750 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. The event program includes the following distances and youth event:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Gobble Gallop (open to ages 3 - 8)
The entry fee listed for the 5K is $35 and for the Gobble Gallop is $25. The 5K and Gobble Gallop entry fees increase after November 23, 2025. Sponsorship options are offered at several levels: Premier ($1,100), Gold ($575), Silver ($375), and Bronze ($225).
History and purpose
Organizers began planning the Turkey Trot in 1995 and held the first race in 1996 with over 500 participants. Over the following years the event has grown and now welcomes over 6,000 participants on Thanksgiving morning. The event is run by a local committee whose stated goal is to bring people together and raise funds for charities. Over the past 29 years the Turkey Trot reports donating more than one million dollars to various charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.