Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K (Historic Village of Long Grove)
Thu, Nov 268:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 8K/5K at 8:30 AM; Tiny Turkey Kids Dash at 9:45 AM
Historic Downtown Long Grove308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 · 28.0 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages; family and stroller friendly village route; youth dash for ages 10 & under
From $20$20 for Tiny Turkey Kids Dash; $45 for 5K/8K; includes commemorative long-sleeve shirt and hot donut
About this adventure
Set in the storybook historic village of Long Grove in Lake County, this Thanksgiving morning trot offers runners and families a scenic escape across quaint wooden bridges, cobblestone pathways, and rolling autumn countryside. The course winds past historic apple orchards and charming village boutiques, starting and finishing right outside the historic Long Grove Confectionery and Covered Bridge. A special 'Tiny Turkey' youth run allows children ages 2 to 10 to participate, and every finisher is treated to freshly baked cider donuts and hot cocoa.
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