# Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K (Naperville) > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Where: Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 - Ages: All ages welcome; strollers and wagons permitted in designated starting waves - Price: $35 early registration ($40 on race week); includes long-sleeve commemorative tech shirt - Organizer: Naperville Noon Lions Club Foundation - Official page: https://napervilleturkeytrot.com/register/ - 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/naperville-noon-lions-turkey-trot-5k-naperville--listing-46d7c5f61a3abc2189ca157c ## About 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. 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