Winnetka Turkey Trot
About this race
The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning! The Race will sell out. It is a Rolling Start so that everyone has space to trot! The Speedy at 8:00am, 8:30am & Family Division at 9:00 am FAMILY WAVE IS SOLD OUT- a few left for 8am wave
The course starts and finishes on the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 Elm Street 60093.
We have 2 charities! The WINGS Program, Inc. for women and children and Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation
SCHEDULE
Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day
SUNDAY, NOV 23 10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
WEDNESDAY, NOV 26
12:30pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races. Hats are not guaranteed on Race day, but we have years prior shirts. 8:00 AM 1st wave Fast Runners ON THE TRAIL - Rolling start 8:30 AM 2nd Wave 9:00 AM 3rd wave starts ON THE TRAIL FAMILY DIVISION / WALKERS Rolling Start ---
Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station. - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area
No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal
RESULTS: Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY
RACE LOCATION
On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station 754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race water and granola bars.
VOLUNTEER
Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day! Click Here
WEATHER
The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.
PARKING
Public Lots and street parking
REFUNDS
No Refunds.
Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.
ROAD RUNNER SPORTS TROT SPECIAL: Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $20 off your order of $50 or more on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.
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Running
5k Speedy Trotters
Family Trot 9am
5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Winnetka, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 4:22 PM local time (CST) in Winnetka on November 26, 2026 — 9h 27m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Winnetka Turkey Trot
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- Winnetka 5K Races 3 races
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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, 4 Winnetka events
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