Thanksgiving Day 5K - Crystal Lake
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Event
The Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Walk is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The event takes place at Lippold Park, 851 W. IL Route 176, about 1/2 mile west of the intersection of US Route 14 and IL Route 176. Open registration for the 5K is listed as free. Voluntary monetary and non-perishable food donations are accepted for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry; checks with a postal address will receive an acknowledgement. The food pantry has a noted need for paper goods. Volunteers are requested to help with the event. Gift certificates for the first-place male and female finishers are provided by The Running Depot.
Course and logistics
The course is a certified 5 km (3.1 miles) with markers every 1/2 mile. The route is described as flat and mostly crushed limestone. A display clock will be located at the finish for participants to record their own time. Lippold Park is located on the south side of Route 176 on the west side of Crystal Lake. The event is presented to proceed in all weather conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.