18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run - Adult	5K	Nov 28, 20269:00 AM	$35	–
5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under)	5K	Nov 28, 20269:00 AM	$30	–
5K Walk - Individual	5K	Nov 28, 20269:00 AM	$35	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K Run - Adult and 5K Walk - Individual: $35 until Nov 25.
5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under): $30 until Nov 25.

Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Chicago runs 42:08, about 13:34 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:56 and men in 35:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the 5K Run - Adult starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Christ the King School Gymnasium, Chicago, IL 60643

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 28 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 52°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Christ the King School Gymnasium, Chicago, IL 60643Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 670 feet
Included with entry: Race Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Nov 25, 2023), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022), 2021 (Nov 27, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk?: Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: Christ the King School Gymnasium, Chicago, IL 60643.

From the organizers

This event leads runners and walkers through the tree-lined streets of the 19th Ward's historic North Beverly. We expect over 2,200 participants with spectators lining the race route. Proceeds will benefit the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation and the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.