48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Elks Lodge
800 East Walnut
Oglesby, IL 61348 

Key items to know:

• Pre-race packet pickup is Wednesday, November 25th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Oglesby Elks. 800 E Walnut Oglesby, IL 61348
• Limited race day registration is available from 7:00am - 8:45am.
• Race begins and ends at the Elks Lodge 800 E Walnut Oglesby IL 61348
• Post race results available at Starved Rock Runners, Run Sign Up and Racing Expectations
• Age groups awards Male/Female: Overall, 9 and under, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Entrants must be checked in between 7:00-8:45am on race day
• $5.00 discount for all Starved Rock Runner Club members (applied automatically at checkout) (no EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT)
• Kids fun run!!! 12 and under fun run after the completion of the Turkey Trot at approx. 10:15am - Free of charge. Gifts for those who participate (must sign waiver)
• Family discount! (MAIL IN ONLY) 4 registered from the same address for $90, with $20 for each additional participant. Separate entry forms required for each participant. Proof of residency may be require

Features:

• Free beer after the race (Must be 21 yrs old, with ID) Pickup ID band at registration
• Free soda after the race
• Free Thanksgiving Dressing after the race
• First 900 registered will received a commemorative stocking cap (beanie)

Registration:

• Participants are encouraged to register online in advance. 
• Pickup of your race bib and commemorative stocking cap (beanie) prior to race day is strongly encouraged.  Available at the Oglesby Elks on Wednesday, November 25th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. 

On Course:

• It is your responsibility to know the course and run it safely.
• Except for passing, participants should always remain on the far side of the roadway.

Finish Line:

• Water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.

Results:

• Results will be updated throughout the event at Starved Rock Runners, Run Sign Up and Racing Expectations.

Parking:

• Parking is available on the East and West side of the Elks.

Paper Applications Available

• Available at www.StarvedRockRunners.org
• Please mail paper applications to:  Starved Rock Runners, PO Box 1092, LaSalle, IL 61301 Make payable to: Starved Rock Runners Ltd.

Join fellow runners on November 25, 2021 for the 48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 4.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Oglesby.