Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://allcommunityevents.com/longgroveturkeytrot.
Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Long Grove, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 100M Dash (age 8 & under) | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| 8K | 8K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 8K - Extended Online Registration | 8K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $59.99 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:12 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:12 AM | $45.99 | – |
| 5K (Untimed) | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:12 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:12 AM | $45.99 | – |
| Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under) | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:12 AM | $12.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 8KVirtual | 8K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $49.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids 100M Dash (age 8 & under): Free until Nov 26.
- 8K: $49.99 until Nov 27.
- 8K - Extended Online Registration: $59.99 until Nov 26.
- 5K: $39.99 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $49.99, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 8K in Illinois, which costs $40 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Kids 100M Dash (age 8 & under) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
308 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
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 29°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 51°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://allcommunityevents.com/longgroveturkeytrot.
Race details
- Where
- 308 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K, Kids
- 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 Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $49.99, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 8K in Illinois, which costs $40 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, 8K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 308 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047.
From the organizers
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K. Everyone gets an apple cider donut and beer (for those 21+ years of age, of course) at the finish line!
Long Grove, IL
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.