Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 2026

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Elmhurst, Illinois
Entry fee: From $45
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
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk	5K	Nov 26, 20269:00 AM	$45	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$45 until Nov 22.

Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 700 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Park Avenue & Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 17°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: Park Avenue & Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 700 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot?: Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?: At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
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?: Park Avenue & Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126.