Trout Valley Turkey Trot
About this race
The Trout Valley Turkey Trot keeps the tradition going in 2026! Join us, as the TTCCA presents the 20th Annual Trout Valley Turkey Trot benefiting Cross Country and Track & Field youth athletes in the Cary-Grove community and the Cary-Grove Food Pantry. Bring the entire family for a pre-feast tradition and enjoy the scenic route thru the historic Trout Valley.
This year’s race will be held on Thursday, November 26th.
Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup – 7:30am
Kids Fun Run – 8:30am
5K Race – 9am
Medals and a prize will be given to the overall male and female finisher. Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in each division. Awards will be available at the Beverage tent following the race. (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and older)
Returning for 2026, enjoy a post-race beverage courtesy of Phase Three Brewing for our participants of age! While supply lasts, so run fast!
Everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item(s) to support the Cary-Grove Food Pantry. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Advance registration is preferred but limited on-site registration will be available inside the Trout Valley Lodge. Race day registration closes at 8:30am and t-shirts are not guaranteed. T-shirt sizing guaranteed thru 11/01/2026.
Packet Pickup will take place Wednesday, November 25th from 3:30-7:00pm at Galati's Hideaway, located at 800 Feinberg Ct, Cary, IL 60013. If you register on Wednesday (25th), your packet will be available race morning.
The Trojan Track Field & Cross Country Association (TTCCA) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth running as a lifelong activity, fostering wellness and healthy lifestyles throughout our communities.
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5K
Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Trout Valley, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 4:23 PM local time (CST) in Trout Valley on November 26, 2026 — 9h 27m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 1 Trout Valley event
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