# Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K (Historic Village of Long Grove) > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 - Ages: All ages; family and stroller friendly village route; youth dash for ages 10 & under - Price: $20 for Tiny Turkey Kids Dash; $45 for 5K/8K; includes commemorative long-sleeve shirt and hot donut - Organizer: All Community Events - Official page: https://allcommunityevents.com/longgroveturkeytrot - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/long-grove-turkey-trot-5k-and-8k-historic-village-of-long-grove--listing-ec60921e9b5a3aa63b275798 ## About 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. 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