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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60506
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:00, and half the field in 38:45; the last tenth came in after 1:02:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:08 | 17:00 |
| 20-29 | 24:49 | 18:33 |
| 30-39 | 24:00 | 18:36 |
| 40-49 | 25:25 | 21:05 |
| 50-59 | 25:00 | 20:18 |
| 60-69 | 26:49 | 23:32 |
| 70+ | 46:24 | 30:59 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 16 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 892 to 1,032 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:38 to 38:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,032 (+16%) | 38:45 | under 23:49 | 15:18 |
| 2023 | 892 | 35:38 | under 22:34 | 15:17 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:00, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
7:00 - Packet Pick Up Begins at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Downtown Aurora. 8:00 - Turkey Trot Start. 9:40 - Awards Ceremony at Two Brothers Roundhouse. 10:00 - Two Brothers Roundhouse Opens for Post-Race Celebration. *Now Featuring The…
Course
The course for 2026 will begin and end at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora at 205 N. Broadway. Runners will head south down Broadway before going west to cross the Fox River. Once on the west side of the river all will head north on River…
Shirt and medal
All participants will receive: A Long Sleeve Dri-Fit Shirt or Hoodie (for an addtional $5). A Finisher Medal. Chip Timed Result. A Draft Beer (or non-alcoholic beverage) at Two Brothers Roundhouse during Post-Race Celebration.
The cause
Premier Sponsor. Organic Life. Dunham Foundation. Platinum Sponsor. Fox Valley Park District. Gold Sponsor. Two Brothers Roundhouse. FACTOR. Silver Sponsor. Parra's Bakery. Old Second Bank. Mike Agruss Law. Waubonsee Community College…
The cause
East is East and West is West, and in Aurora, Together is Best!!! 129 + 131 = One Aurora. The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools and the Aurora East Educational Foundation are coming together in order to raise funds for the improvement…
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Join the running community of Aurora for the 5th Annual Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot on a flat and fast course along the Fox River. All proceeds benefit the Aurora East Educational Foundation and A + Foundation for West Aurora Schools in their support of students of both the East and West Aurora School Districts. This event is sure to be an exciting one, finishing with the final straightaway across the pedestrian bridge in Downtown Aurora.
Registrants will receive a commemorative long sleeve performance shirt. The shirt will feature a design created by an art student from East or West Aurora High school.