Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
35 Circle Dr., Edwardsville, IL
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
35 Circle Dr., Edwardsville, IL
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
35 Circle Dr., Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville's Thanksgiving morning tradition — 17th year Edwardsville Turkey Trot 2026
A Thanksgiving-morning 5K Fun Run & Walk and a Kids Fun Run on the SIUE campus — for runners, walkers, and families of every age and pace, all for the benefit of Edwardsville Neighbors.
Nov 26, Thursday morning, 2026
1,863Record runners in 2025
SIUE Lot F, Student Fitness Center
Register by November 21 to guarantee your event swag. Register now
Mark your calendars for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the Edwardsville Turkey Trot is back.
Now in its 17th year, the Turkey Trot has grown into a cherished holiday tradition for local families and those visiting loved ones in town. Participation regularly tops 1,400 runners, and 2025 set a record with 1,863 — making it one of the largest 5Ks in the region, if not the largest.
This year's event returns to the scenic campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a beautiful backdrop for kicking off your Thanksgiving celebration. Whether you race for a personal best, jog with the kids, or stroll the course with friends, everyone is welcome — this is a fun run and walk for all ages and abilities. So grab your family, gather your friends, and join a tradition that gives back to the community we love.
Where & when
8:00 AM Kids Fun Run 8:30 AM5K Fun Run & Walk Run it, walk it, or trot it — every pace welcome 9:30 AM Award Ceremony Held indoors
Location: SIUE Lot F, beside the SIUE Student Fitness Center.
Age group awards
Turkey trophies go to the top finishers in each of the categories below.
Top 3 Overall
Male & female
Top Masters
Male & female, ages 40+
Top 3 by Age Group
Across every bracket listed below
Age group brackets
10 & Under11–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970+
Event swag
Choose your swag when you register — and register by November 21 to guarantee it.
Option 1 Custom LED Belt Bag
A sleek, slim Wrenn & Rae running belt for women and men, with expandable storage for everything you need on your Thanksgiving-morning run or walk. A built-in fiber-optic LED light with three modes keeps you visible up to 500 feet — great for running, walking, hiking, travel, or everyday use.
Created by local duo Ashley & Lucas Dicks. See it here →
Option 2 Embroidered Beanie
Show your Thanksgiving-morning spirit with the 2026 event logo embroidered on a cozy, slate-blue waffle-knit beanie — set to become your favorite through the 2026 winter season.
One size, unisex fit.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit Every step supports Edwardsville Neighbors
More than a race, the Turkey Trot is a fundraiser. All proceeds benefit Edwardsville Neighbors, which provides critical financial assistance to District 7 families during times of crisis.
Join us on Thanksgiving morning
Bring the whole family. Run it, walk it, and start the holiday with a tradition that gives back.
Register for the 2026 Turkey Trot
5K
805 m
402 m