Name: Grant Park Turkey Trot
Start: 20201128
End: 20201128
Location: Chicago

CHICAGO, IL | Nov 26 – Nov 29

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

PACKET PICK UP INFO / FIND MY BIB NUMBER / EVENT SCHEDULE

PARKING / RESULTS / FAQ’S

WHAT IS THE 2020 THANKFUL TURKEY?

The Chicago Thanksgiving tradition continues virtually in 2020 featuring The Thankful Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5k commemorative gear.
Here’s how it works:
1. Register to secure your spot.
2. Get your commemorative event gear mailed straight to your door.
3. Run/Walk the distance on a course of your choosing between Thanksgiving Day – November 29th. Feel free to use your favorite tracking app or watch to help keep track of your time and distance.
4. Submit your results to the leader board, print off your finisher certificate and share (brag!) with your friends using this year’s selfie smile medal.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMMEMORATIVE QUARTER ZIP MAILED TO YOUR DOOR, ONLINE RESULTS, DIGITAL BIB & FINISHER CERTIFICATE. MEDAL AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION.

RUN, SMILE, SHARE

BUILD YOUR SMILE MEDAL COLLECTION

Earn your limited edition collectible medals and get 25% off the other Smile Series races:
Jolly Jack O’ Lantern 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Smilin’ Santa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon!

CREATE A TEAM O' TURKEYS

Create a Team O’ Turkeys, run with your team bib and celebrate with commemorative finisher certificates with your team name!
To create a team, select “Create/Join Team” during step 3 of registration. Then, tell your family and friends to join your team!

HOW TO RUN YOUR OWN COURSE AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

HOW TO RUN THE COURSE AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

1. Download RunGo, Strava (Premium) or MapMyRun. Click here to learn how to locate the course on these apps here.
*If you would like audio, turn-by-turn directions we recommend RunGo.
2. Once you arrive at the course, reference map below for exact start/finish location.
3. Run! Be sure to click “finish” when you are done to make sure you record an accurate time.
4. Click here to learn how to submit your results to the leader board.

HOW TO GET TO THE COURSE

COURSE MAPS

Results

2020 Results
2019 Results
2019 Photos
2018 National Leader Board Results
Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 60,000 runners from around the country.
2018 Results
2018 Photos
2017 Results
2017 Photos
2016 Results
2016 Photos
2015 Results
2015 Photos
2014 Results
2014 Photos
2013 Results
2013 Photos
2012 Results
2012 Photos
2011 Results
2011 Photos

Charity

Playworks Illinois
Click Here To Donate or Fund Raise
Playworks is reducing bullying, making kids feel safer, returning classroom time back to teachers for instruction, all while getting students more physically active. We partner with 18 low-income Chicago public elementary schools. We place a full-time program coordinator to bring our innovative play-based program to the schools that teaches kids valuable social and emotional skills like team work, conflict resolution and empathy both on and off the recess space. Our evidence-based program changes the entire culture of the school by using something kids already want to do – play. Please join us in making schools and communities places where all children are able to play safely.

FAQS & CONTACT US

When will my gear be shipped?
Gear will be shipped out weekly starting on 11/11.
What date do I complete my Half Marathon, 10K or 5K?
You can run the Thankful Turkey any day from Thanksgiving Day – November 29th.
How do I print my bib?
Click this link to learn how to print your official race bib.
How do I print out my finisher certificate?
Congratulations on conquering the The Thankful Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “Certificate.”
What type of material is The Thankful Turkey shirt?
100% Performance Polyester
When do I need to submit results by?
You can submit results anytime between Thanksgiving Day – November 29th.
When does my 25% off coupon to my next fall race expire?
Your 25% off coupon will expire on the Thursday after you register.
Email: info@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.

2019’s COMMEMORATIVE
EVENT GEAR

Keeping you warm, like that turkey in the oven.

A MEDAL
FOR EVERY FINISHER

Medals are made to flaunt!

LOCALLY MADE & FAMOUS

DO RITE DONUTS

WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FINISH LINE.

BEAUTIFUL GRANT
PARK COURSE

COURSE MAP

ALWAYS THANKFUL FOR

FREE BEER AND HOT CIDER

EVENT CHARITY

RUN FOR A CAUSE

DONATE NOW

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TEAM O’ TURKEYS COMPETITION

CREATE A TEAM TO EARN A CAN COOLER

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

American Turkey Tradition

American Turkey Tradition
We are excited to announce that the Grant Park Turkey Trot has come together with Thanksgiving runs from around the nation to from a multi city running festival called the American Turkey Tradition. Now, in addition to running with everyone at your local event you will be able to come together with runners from around the country in the World’s Largest Thanksgiving running festival:
Connect with 60,000 runners from around the country:
-National leader board, see results tab
-Live national broadcast, coming soon

Schedule

Packet pick up

Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Packet pick up details will be available 2 weeks before the event.
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.
Option 3: Event day packet pick up (not suggested).
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

Charity

Playworks Illinois
Click Here To Donate or Fund Raise
Playworks is reducing bullying, making kids feel safer, returning classroom time back to teachers for instruction, all while getting students more physically active. We partner with 18 low-income Chicago public elementary schools. We place a full-time program coordinator to bring our innovative play-based program to the schools that teaches kids valuable social and emotional skills like team work, conflict resolution and empathy both on and off the recess space. Our evidence-based program changes the entire culture of the school by using something kids already want to do – play. Please join us in making schools and communities places where all children are able to play safely.

Team Competition

Create a TEAM OF TURKEYS, Get rewards!
Create a team, give it a name and get as many people as possible to be a part of your team.
1. Grow your team to 7 participants and get a free can cooler.
2. Get voted “best team name” in your city and win free registrations to 2020’s Turkey Trot*.
Grant Park Turkey Trot – 2018 Team Standings
American Turkey Tradition – 2018 National Team Standings
-Best Grant Park Turkey Trot team name voting will take place in November. VOTE HERE.
*Limit 25 registrants. Registrants must be registered on 2019’s team to be eligible for free registration to 2020’s event.
*Free registration is for 2019 team members only and is non-transferable.

Directions & Parking

Start/finish:
Arvey Field in 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.

COURSE MAPS & LIVE PARTICIPANT TRACKING

Course Maps:
Course Map
These courses are entirely on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and sidewalks.
Toilets located at start/finish line.
Live Participant Tracking:
Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy.
Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.

Awards

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.

Photos & Results

Results and free digital photos will be posted here after the event.
2019 National Leader Board Results
Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 50,000 runners from around the country.
2019 Results
2019 Photos
2018 National Leader Board Results
Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 60,000 runners from around the country.
2018 Results
2018 Photos
2017 Results
2017 Photos
2016 Results
2016 Photos
2015 Results
2015 Photos
2014 Results
2014 Photos
2013 Results
2013 Photos
2012 Results
2012 Photos
2011 Results
2011 Photos

BEER

Volunteer info

Sign up to participate as a volunteer
Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places.
If you can’t find your volunteer confirmation e-mail, which is sent 2 weeks prior to the event, please contact us at 224-757-5425 or the e-mail address below. Or simply meet at the volunteer check-in located at the start/finish line on event day at 7:15 a.m.

For more information email: grantparkturkeytrot@allcommunityevents.com

CONTACT US AND FAQS

Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc. Click here
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.
Like most live sporting events, this ticket/registration is non-refundable.
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.
No dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.
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 vary.
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. All deferment requests must be sent via e-mail and please include your name, the event your currently in and which event you would like to defer into.
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.