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St. Charles Event

St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Morning

The 4th annual St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K starts and finishes at St. Charles North High School on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26. Race-day packet pickup is 7 to 7:45 a.m., the Kids 100M Dash (ages 8 and under, free) runs at 7:45 a.m., and the 5K and Kids Division 5K Fun Run (11 and under) start at 8 a.m. The course is on paved streets and trails and closes at 9:30 a.m. Walkers are welcome, every finisher gets a Kuiper's donut, and the race supports Big Hearts of Fox Valley, which helps District 303 kids. Organizer: All Community Events, 224-757-5425.

Downtown St. Charles intersection with traffic lights, the brick Hotel Baker at left and cars on the street
Main Street at Second Street in downtown St. Charles, with the Hotel Baker at left, 2013. Photo: Rockclaw1030 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0). Resized.

Know before you go

When
Where
St. Charles North High School
255 Red Gate Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175
Cost
5K $44.99 (timed or untimed); Kids 5K $12.99; Kids 100M Dash free
Ages
All ages; kids 5K 11 and under; 100M dash 8 and under
Parking
Limited parking at the school; arrive early and carpool. When it fills (about 7:15 a.m.) park at Christ Community Church, 820 S. Randall Rd., South Elgin; shuttles run 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Red Gate Rd. entrance closes at 7:45 a.m.; use the Route 31 entrance after that.
What to bring
No dogs. Strollers allowed for walkers and joggers, starting at the back of the corral. No gear check. Online waiver required. Bring a signed waiver if picking up someone else's packet.
Rain plan
Runs rain, snow or shine; may be delayed for lightning or dangerous conditions.
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