Giving Thanks 5K

Hopkins Park
Terrace Room
1403 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115

Race registration is now open!

Check out our youth and early bird discounts! 

Registration includes:

• Long sleeve t-shirt (only guaranteed if signed up by 11/4)
• Chip timing with bib tag
• Refreshments after race
• Official race results immediately
• Prizes for top female/male and age category finishers

Adult Registration

ages 18+

Adult Early Bird Registration, 8/15 through 11/4- $34.00

Adult General Registration, 11/5 through 11/26 - $37.00 

Adult Day-Of Registration, 11/27 through 11/28 - $40.00
*Registration will be available online on 11/27 until 2:30pm. After that, please register in person between 5-7pm on Wednesday or between 7-7:50am on race day. 

 

Youth Registration

for ages 5-17 - under 5 are free!

Youth Early Bird Registration, 8/15 through 11/4- $18.00

Youth General Registration, 11/5 through 11/26 - $20.00 

Youth Day-Of Registration, 11/26 through 11/28 - $40.00
*Registration will be available online on 11/26 until 2:30pm. After that, please register in person between 5-7pm on Wednesday or between 7-7:50am on race day. 

*Please note - Strollers welcome - please start at the back of the starting line. No dogs allowed in this race for the safety of all runners. Thank you! 

There will be pre-race day packet pickup/check-in on Wednesday, November 27th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Terrace Room at Hopkins Park.

Packet Pickup will also be available on race day from 7:00-8:00am in the Terrace Room.

You are permitted to have someone else pick up for you. Please note - t-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register during the early bird period. T-shirts MUST be picked up during the packet pick up times. T-shirts will not be held and other pick up times will not be arranged. Thank you for understanding.

Be sure to stop by our photo booth in the Terrace Room to snap a picture with your running buddies! 

There are a limited number of parking spots in the lots on the east and west sides of the park district building. You can enter the building from either parking lot. There is another parking lot past the playground and bandshell, up by the large park shelter. You may also park across the street, and use the underpass walking path to safely cross Sycamore Road. 

Pull out the hats, socks, tutus, and costumes to dress like a turkey for this festive race! Judges will pick their favorite turkey costume and the winner will receive a pie. 

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Questions?

New This Year - 50/50 Raffle Tickets! 

We’re excited to offer you a chance to make a difference while also having a shot at winning a fantastic prize! The money raised in the 50/50 raffle will benefit our free after school and summer programs. 

Here’s how it works:

• Tickets are just $5.00 each.
• The jackpot is 50% of the total ticket sales!
• The other 50% goes directly to supporting our after-school programs, which provide valuable enrichment opportunities to children in our community.
• Pre-purchase your tickets now, and we'll have them ready for you on race day!
• Tickets will be available for purchase online until noon on Wednesday, November 26.
• Tickets can be purchased in person at the race room on Wednesday during race check in, or Thursday morning, until 8am. 

Winner will be drawn during awards ceremony after the race. Individual does not need to be present to win.

*Please note, we will not be hosting our traditional raffle table this year with prizes from local businesses. Try supporting this 50/50 raffle instead! 

Results will be available immediately upon finish. Look for the signs with the QR codes to see your results! Stop back in the Terrace Room for bananas, bagels, and water.

Awards ceremony will be in the Hopkins Park Terrace Room at 9:00am. Awards given to top male/female runner include free entry to next year's race and a gift certificate to Dick Pond. Age group male/female winners will be awarded free entry to next year's race.