Turkey Trot Chicago
5K & 8K
A Picturesque Run Along the Lake
The 47th annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago 5K & 8K presented by NOBULL 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 just south of Diversey near Cannon Drive.
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.
*Due to safety, dogs are not allowed on course or in the tailgate area.
Register and Receive
Long sleeve tri-blend participant shirt with event specific branding
Finisher medal for all who cross the finish line
Post-race food and hot beverages
An unforgettable way to celebrate the holiday!
Schedule of Events
| 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. just south of Diversey |
| 9:00 AM | Race Start 5K & 8K |
| 9:30 AM | Start Line Corrals Close |
| 10:30 AM | **Awards Ceremony + Costume Contest | 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.
**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.
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Age Requirement
Minimum age requirement for the 5K distance is 8 years old. This means if your child will be 8 by the date of the race (11/27/2025), they are able to participate.