Turkey Trot - Plainfield
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Turkey Trot : overview
The Turkey Trot is a community 5K Run/Walk with a Kid's Fun Run held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Community Park at Grande Park, 26333 Grande Park Blvd, Plainfield, Illinois. Distances offered:
- 5K Run/Walk (chip timed)
- 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run (youth; does not include race shirt)
The event is presented by the Third F Foundation and proceeds will benefit Team Nicholas, a local charitable organization that supports children with cancer and critical illness.
Logistics and race details
The 5K entry includes race entry, chip timing, a race shirt (guaranteed for registrations submitted by the event’s stated deadline), a turkey leg meal at the after-party, and a beer or beverage at the after-party. The registration page lists the 5K fee as $44.79, inclusive of mandatory charges. The Kid's Fun Run is listed as free.
Advance packet pick-up is available on Friday, November 21 at DNA Athletics, 24210 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield. On-site packet pick-up and race morning registration are available at the race site. Walkers, strollers, and families are welcome, and on-site parking is available at the park. Awards are given to the top three finishers in both the men's and women's divisions; prizes include gift cards and frozen turkeys. Registration is open August 26 through November 22, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.