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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k 2026

Date
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k5KNov 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.

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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $35 until Nov 1, then $40 until Nov 16.

Online registration closes Nov 16, 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 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 6:49 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.

Start location and course

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.

1,032
finishers
38:45
median (12:30 /mi)
15:18
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
median 38:4518:331:14:38
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2022:0817:00
20-2924:4918:33
30-3924:0018:36
40-4925:2521:05
50-5925:0020:18
60-6926:4923:32
70+46:2430:59

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 16 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 892 to 1,032 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:38 to 38:45.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20251,032 (+16%)38:45under 23:4915:18
202389235:38under 22:3415:17

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Itinerary

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

New Course for 2026!

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…

New Course for 2026!, from the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k page

Shirt and medal

SWAG

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

Sponsors

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

About Us

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…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60506Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 690 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 16, 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.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 1,032 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 38:45 and the winner ran 15:18.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60506.

From the organizers

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.