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Giving Thanks 5K
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Giving Thanks 5K

Dekalb, Illinois, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Get your steps in before the feast! Join us for our Annual Giving Thanks 5K! 

Grab the people you're thankful for and come on out for a family friendly race on Thanksgiving morning at 8am in Hopkins Park in DeKalb, IL. This fun course is perfect for serious runners, joggers, and even those who would like to take a stroll with family and friends. The Giving Thanks 5K is a great way to kick off your holiday with gratitude! 

All proceeds go to local nonprofit, Neighbors' House. Your participation helps provide over 150 DeKalb County students with academic and relational support throughout the year through After School Kids Club, Summer Reading Vacation, and more. Thanks for loving our neighbors! 

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Running

5K Run/Walk - Adult (In-Person)

Families welcome! Please, no dogs or bikes.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person)

Ages 5-17

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Open

5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual)

Nov 26, 2026 5K 12:00 AM
$35.00
Open

5K Run/Walk - Youth (Virtual)

Ages 5-17

Nov 26, 2026 5K 12:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Dekalb.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) -1.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 4.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -8.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -0.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
23.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
67.8%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Dekalb events

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