Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K (Elmhurst)
Thu, Nov 269:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 5K race starts at 9:00 AM sharp
Downtown Elmhurst (Elmhurst City Centre)125 W First St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · 16.0 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages; extremely family-oriented fun run welcoming strollers, wagons, and walkers
From $35$35–$40 registration; 100% of proceeds benefit local food pantries and emergency shelters
About this adventure
Now in its fifth decade, the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is a massive Thanksgiving morning tradition in DuPage County, drawing more than 8,000 participants annually to Downtown Elmhurst. Founded in 1984, the event has raised millions of dollars to feed hungry residents and support local food pantries, soup kitchens, and housing shelters across Elmhurst and the western suburbs. The course starts near Elmhurst City Centre and takes families on a scenic, tree-lined loop through Wilder Park and historic neighborhoods.
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