2014 Turkey Trots and running events in Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 11/14/2014
One thing we sure know how to do on Thanksgiving is Gobble! We gobble up mashed potatoes, stuffing, and of course… turkey. The family’s all in town, and we’re all looking forward to our traditions, but what if we start a new one this year? People all over are lacing up their running shoes and heading out for their local Turkey Trots, all to benefit local food pantries and to help feed hungry neighbors this holiday season. (Plus, you can feel better about reaching for that second piece of homemade pumpkin pie later on.)
This idea is catching on all around, and with so many local options, and a 5k just around the corner, it’s easy to see why these birds of a feather are flocking together.
*Most races include an early registration/packet pick-up or on-site registration, so be sure to check out their websites for details and to sign up!
Waukegan Park District’s Turkey Trot (This one is perfect for people who don't want to run on Thanksgiving Day!) Saturday, Nov. 15 Race starts at 10 a.m. Event website
Cold Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Sunday, Nov. 23, Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Old School Forest Preserve, 28201 N. Saint Mary’s Road, Libertyville Event website
Booster Club Turkey Trot Sunday, Nov. 23, Race starts at 9 a.m. Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake Street, Grayslake Event website
North Shore Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 27, Race starts at 7 a.m. 10K or 5K. A 15 minute mile or better is required for both of the races. Downtown Highland Park, Park Avenue and St. Johns on the Eastside Metra parking lot Event website
Wauconda Turkey Trot 2014 Thursday, Nov. 27, Race starts at 9 a.m. This annual race features a 4 mile run around beautiful Bangs Lake in Wauconda, IL, as well as a 2 mile fun run/walk down Main Street and around Cook Park. The 2 mile one will be family-friendly. Downtown Wauconda & Bangs Lake, Main Street at Mill Street, Wauconda Event website
Village of Gurnee's 21st Annual Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 27, Race starts at 7 a.m. 5k fun run/walk The Gurnee Old Grand Ave. Fire Station, 4580 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee Event website
Long Grove's Annual Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 27, Race starts at 9 a.m. 5k Run/Walk, 8k Run, and $44 Kid's race Historic Downtown Long Grove, Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove Event website
Libertyville's Cool 5k 10k Saturday, Nov. 29, Race starts at 9:30 a.m. 5K run/walk and 10k run over Lake County Forest Preserve trails. Old School Forest Preserve, Saint Marys Road south of Rt. 176, Libertyville Event website
Other 2014 Lake County 5Ks and running events after Thanksgiving
Zion's Snowman Shuffle Friday, Dec. 5, Race starts at 6 p.m. 5K run/walk Zion Park District Sports Arena, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion Event website
FrogHops "Arctic Frog" 50k, 25k, 15k Saturday, Dec. 6, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville Event website
The Chase’ 5K Walk/Fun Run Saturday, Dec. 6, Race starts at 10 a.m. 5K Walk/Fun Run Steeple Chase Golf Club, 200 La Vista Dr., Mundelein Event website
Elf Dash 5k "Come Chase Santa" in Waukegan Saturday, Dec. 13, Race starts at 9 a.m. A flat point-to-point 5k course Fountain Sqaure - LA Fitness, 452 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan Event website
