The 45th annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago 5K & 8K will take place in beautiful Lincoln Park along the shores of Lake Michigan. The Start Line, Finish Line, and Turkey Trot Tailgate are all centrally located along Cannon Drive, between Diversey and Fullerton Parkway.
Parents wishing to trot with strollers are welcome. However, participants with strollers are required to begin within the last wave. Our course is wheelchair friendly, and we gladly welcome para-athletes to participate.
- Limited edition long sleeve tri-blend shirt
- Finisher medal for all who cross the finish line
- Complimentary adult beverage (must be 21 years or older with photo ID)
- Post-race food and hot beverages
- Access to the Turkey Day Tailgate finish festival
Age limit for the 5K distance is 8 and over. This means if your child will be 8 by the date of the race (11/23/2023), they are able to participate in this distance.
| 5:00 AM | Cannon Dr. closes to all vehicle traffic. |
| 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Race Day Packet Pick Up | Registration (Based on availability) |
| 6:00 AM | Gear Check opens. |
| 8:00 AM | Start Corrals Open | Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy |
| 9:00 AM | Wave 1: 5K - 8K Start (Runners with sub 6:00 min/mile - 9:00 min/mile) |
| 9:24 AM | Wave 2: 5K - 8K Start (Runners with sub 10:00 min/mile - 12:00 min/mile) + Walkers & strollers (all participants pushing strollers) |
| 9:30 AM | Start Line Corrals Close |
| 10:30 AM | Awards Ceremony | Turkey Trot Tailgate Stage |
| 10:30 AM | Plymouth Rock Ramble Race Staging Begins | Diversey Harbor North Parking Lot |
| 11:00 AM | Plymouth Rock Ramble Kids Race Starts |
| 12:00 PM | Turkey Trot Tailgate and Gear Check Closes |
*This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please check in during race week for any possible updates.
- Chicago’s Lake Front Trail is open to the public and participants should expect minimal but general public traffic during the race. For your safety and the safety of others, please be courteous and yield at all intersections.
- This course is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Para-athletes are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Race Day will feature the Turkey Day Tailgate, a fun and festive addition for your entire family to enjoy both before and after your race.
The tailgate zone features the following, free interactive zones:
- Football Toss
- Cornhole
- Warm Apple Cider Station
- Kids Zone
- + more to be revealed as we get closer to race day
Overall awards will be given to the top three male, female, and non-binary participants in the 5K and 8K divisions. Overall awards will be presented on the Main Stage at 10:30 AM.
| Race Options | May 30 - November 19 | November 20 - November 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 8K | $50 | $55 |
| 5K | $45 | $50 |