Grant Park Turkey Trot

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These courses are entirely on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and sidewalks.

Toilets located at start/finish line.

Start/finish:
Arvey Field at Grant Park
1501 S Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605

All Community Events recommends eco-friendly transportation for your convenience:  carpool, bicycle or use public transit!

Public Transportation:
-CTA (Chicago Transit Authority): CTA’s trip planner http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com or 888.YOUR.CTA
-Metra Train Service: www.metrarail.com or 312.322.6777
-RTA (Regional Transit Authority): www.rtachicago.com

Parking:
-Limited street parking may be available.
Paid parking is available at:
-various parking garages

Bicycle parking is available near the race start/finish location.

All finishers will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall.
Participant must be present on event day to receive medal.

Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+

If you do not pick up your medal there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you: Post race medal request registration.

RESULTS

2017 Results

2016 Results

2015 Results

2014 Results

2013 Results

2012 Results

2011 Results

PHOTOS
Free digital photos post event.

2017 Photos

2016 Photos

2015 Photos

2014 Photos

2013 Photos

2012 Photos

2011 Photos

We will be providing (1) free complimentary beer to all participants who are 21+ years of age. Please bring your i.d. and enjoy responsibly.

Join the fun as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt. Volunteers can help with water stations, course marshaling, registration or similar

Click here to volunteer

This event is chip timed using bib chip technology. Your “chip” is integrated with your bib. You must wear your bib visibly on your front to be electronically timed

Runners and walkers can participate in this event.

All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form.  Click mail in registration link or waiver link on registration page for event waiver.

Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you, it will typically arrive 1-4 days before the event. It will be sent to the address you entered during registration. If your package does not arrive before the event day, please come to event day packet pick up where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.

Monitored gear check will be provided.  Pick up and drop off will be at the start/finish area.  The event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear, see, sense, and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.

During hours of operation the Chicago Park District is always open to the public unless otherwise noted by the Chicago Park District. Please visit Chicagoparkdistrict.com for rules and regulations which are in effect throughout the duration of the event.

Water stations include water.

If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.

Strollers are allowed for walkers

No dogs.

The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions.  Above schedule is weather dependent.

Trail conditions could be variable.

Massages (exhibitor dependent) at event not provided by All Community Events.

You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 3 days before the event. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees.

You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the event.

You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other All Community Event’s race for $6 up to 17 days before the event. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. Please send us an e-mail to request a deferment.

You can manage your event shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the event.

Email: grantparkturkeytrot@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425

Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
*We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.