Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K (Naperville)
Thu, Nov 268:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 5K race start at 8:00 AM sharp
Naperville Central High School440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 · 28.2 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages welcome; strollers and wagons permitted in designated starting waves
From $35$35 early registration ($40 on race week); includes long-sleeve commemorative tech shirt
About this adventure
Drawing over 7,500 runners, walkers, and strollers each Thanksgiving morning, the Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot is one of the largest and most festive family community races in the Midwest. Starting and finishing at Naperville Central High School, the course winds through charming historic neighborhoods and along the West Branch DuPage River. The race is exceptionally welcoming to families pushing jogging strollers. 100% of proceeds support the Naperville Noon Lions Foundation, funding vision and hearing screenings, diabetes care, and local youth social services.
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