# Turkey Trails Kid's Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and Half — Hammel Woods, Shorewood

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

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM
- Where: Hammel Woods — Route 59 Access, Route 59 Access, Hammel Woods, Shorewood, IL 60404
- Ages: All ages; Kid's Dash
- Price: $17–$78 depending on distance
- Organizer: Bodies Race Co.
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Shorewood/TurkeyTrailsShorewood
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A trail race the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Hammel Woods with a Kid's Dash and a 1-mile option alongside the 5K, 10K and half marathon. Registration includes a shirt and finisher medal, and race-day packet pickup opens 90 minutes before the 9:00 am start.

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