# 5K Turkey Trot Family Tradition — Elmwood Park

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Healthy Happy Body (start/finish), 7503 W Diversey Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
- Ages: All ages; kids' 5K and 1-mile walk
- Price: 5K $40 (price rises after Oct 31); kids 5K and 1-mile walk priced separately
- Organizer: Healthy Happy Body
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/ElmwoodPark/5kRunWalkThanksgivingTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A casual seventh-annual Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk with a kids' 5K and a 1-mile walk, built for families: strollers, costumes and dogs are welcome. It starts and ends on West Diversey Avenue.

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