# Long Grove Turkey Trot & Kids Dash

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

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Where: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Registration fee on RunSignup (not shown on the race page)
- Organizer: All Community Events
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/LongGrove/LongGroveTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The 19th annual Long Grove Turkey Trot, run by All Community Events, takes over historic downtown Long Grove on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26. The Kids Dash starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by an 8K at about 8 a.m. and two 5K waves from about 8:10 a.m.; the course finishes under the Long Grove covered bridge. There are chip-timed, fun-run and kids categories, walkers are welcome and strollers may start at the back of the corral. Apple Haus donuts wait at the finish. Off-site parking has a shuttle from 7 to 10 a.m. Register on RunSignup.

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