The Annual Winnetka Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning! The Race will sell out. It is a Rolling Start so that everyone has space to trot! The Speedy at 8:00am, 8:30am & Family Division at 9:00 am FAMILY WAVE IS SOLD OUT- a few left for 8am wave
The course starts and finishes on the Green Bay trail at WINNETKA TRAIN STATION THIS YEAR located at 754 Elm Street 60093.
We have 2 charities! The WINGS Program, Inc. for women and children and Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation
SCHEDULE
Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day
SUNDAY, NOV 23 10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
WEDNESDAY, NOV 26
12:30pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station. - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area
No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal
RESULTS: Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE RESULTS ON RACE DAY
RACE LOCATION
On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station 754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race water and granola bars.
VOLUNTEER
Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day! Click Here
WEATHER
The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.
PARKING
Public Lots and street parking
REFUNDS
No Refunds.
Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.
ROAD RUNNER SPORTS TROT SPECIAL: Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $20 off your order of $50 or more on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.
https://runsignup.com/Race/OnSiteReg/80496
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Winnetka Turkey Trot 2025.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Robert Kunkler | — |
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