Packet pick up will be held at the Lincolnwood Community Center (4170 Morse Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). 

Wednesday, November 19: 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday, November 20: 9 am - 7 pm
Friday, November 21: 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday, November 22: 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday, November 23 (Race Day): 6:30 am in the race village near Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center

The Drumstick Dash is a 50-yard or 100-yard race (age-dependent) for children six years old and younger.

Children younger than five years old must be accompanied by a guardian (14+). Guardians are not required to register for the race, but all children participating in the race must be paid and registered.

Yes, registration will remain open during packet pick up and through race day morning. Advanced online registration is highly encouraged.

Yes, all 5k, 10k, and Drumstick Dash participants will receive a finisher medal at the finish line. 

Yes, the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is a USATF-certified course. (IL23031NM and IL23032NM).

For the safety of all runners, NO bicycles, in-line skates, wheeled vehicles, or animals (except registered service animals) are allowed on the course or in Proesel Park.

Wheelchairs, accessibility devices, and strollers ARE allowed. All runners with strollers must line up at the back of the race corral.

Service animals are allowed on race day but must be registered at least one week in advance of the race.

Turkey Trot will run rain or shine!

Pre-race inclement weather announcements will be made on the Village of Lincolnwood and Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation websites, social media pages, via email to all registered runners, and public address announcements.

In the event of severe weather, including but not limited to thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heat, the race director will monitor weather conditions and follow proper protocol. The race director maintains the right to cancel, alter, or postpone the event due to inclement weather.

No refunds will be given in the rare event of a race cancellation due to severe weather or other uncontrollable circumstances.

All race registrations are non-refundable. In the case of a participant cancellation, runners have the option to defer their race registration to 2026.

No refunds will be given in the rare event of a race cancellation due to severe weather or other uncontrollable circumstances.

Unofficial results can be viewed here Version Options49th Annual Turkey TrotSunday, November 23, 2025Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed!Lincolnwood Turkey Trot FAQsHeadline. Official results will be posted the week of December 1st, 2025. If you place in your age group for a first, second or third place medal, you will be emailed the week of December 1st, 2025.