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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

North Shore Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids' Trot

A Thanksgiving tradition since 1978 that runs Highland Park's ravines and lakefront and ends with pie and cider.

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Holiday and seasonal · Highland Park, IL

North Shore Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids' Trot is a holiday fun run in Highland Park, Illinois, with a verified date of November 26, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Start 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving morning
Where
Downtown Highland Park (St. Johns Ave. & Central Ave.)
Highland Park, IL 60035 · Lake
Directions
Organized by
Since 1978
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • ravine and lakefront course
  • pie and cider tailgate
  • kids trot
  • closed roads

2026 Confirmed

November 26, 2026

  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

Single-loop 5K and 10K courses through downtown, the ravine and the lakefront, followed by a tailgate with live music. One of the largest Thanksgiving races in the Chicago area.

The run

Distances
10K, 5K, Kids' Trot
Occasion
Thanksgiving
Season
Fall
Swag
Knit hoodie and Thanksgiving-themed medal
Field
Almost 4,000 (2022)
Benefits
Highland Park Community Foundation (portion)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.