

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
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.
From the organizers
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