Join us for the first LuHi Turkey Trot! Although this is the event’s first year starting and finishing on the former Lutheran High School athletic field, the race continues the five-year tradition of the Harrison Park Turkey Trot.

The LuHi Turkey Trot is a family-friendly event for runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds will benefit the Lutheran High School Cross Country program.

Race Information

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m.

The event includes a chip-timed 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The course will take participants around the running track and onto the Sangamon Valley Trail, which runs alongside the southern portion of the athletic field.

All Participants Receive

An official LuHi Turkey Trot T-shirt A finisher medal for either the 5K or 1-mile Fun Run/Walk Post-race food and drinks

Awards

Awards will be presented to:

The top overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 1-mile event The top three male and female 5K finishers in each of the following age groups:

12 and under, 13–15, 16–18, 19–22, 23–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80–89

Family Discount

Register two or more members of the same household at the same time and use discount code FAM10 at checkout to receive 10% off your registration fees.

The family discount applies to 5K registrations only.

Come run, walk, and enjoy a fun November afternoon while supporting the Lutheran High School Cross Country program!

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Distances

1 mile

1.1 mi

245 m