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.

Lace up your running shoes and 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

Location: SIUE Lot F, on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.

Join us on Thanksgiving morning

Bring the whole family. Run it, walk it, and start the holiday with a tradition that gives back.