Turkey Day 5K (Danada

Uh oh! Did the turkey change your plans? 🦃 While registrations are non-refundable, you've still got a few ways to make the most of your entry:

🏃 Gobble On Virtually

Can't make it race day? No problem!

Have a friend or family member pick up your packet (or pick it up yourself on race day).
Don't forget to request your finisher medal!
Want us to send it to your nest? We can mail your packet for $12.99 per person (shipping & handling).

🦃 Pass the Drumstick

You can give or sell your entry to a friend or family member at no additional cost. Let someone else gobble up those miles!

❤️ Share the Thanks

Feeling generous? You can donate your registration fee to our charity partner and help spread a little Thanksgiving spirit.

No refunds, but plenty of ways to keep your Turkey Day registration from going cold!

7:30am - 8:45am - Race Day Only - Thursday November 26

Danada Forest Preserve
3S580 Naperville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563 US

Gobble, gobble

🦃 Every finisher receives a medal! Cross the finish line and you'll earn some Turkey Day bling to show off at the dinner table.

🏆 Want extra hardware? Feeling fast before the feast? The Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the Top 3 finishers in each age group, will receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze award medals.

Important Award Information:

⏰ Awards must be picked up within 1 hour of the race conclusion.
📬 Awards will NOT be mailed.

So stick around after the race—you never know if you'll be taking home more than just leftovers!

Whether you're racing for the podium or just working up an appetite for pumpkin pie, there's shiny hardware waiting at the finish line!

Yes!

Yes! Dogs are welcome on the 5K course. Since the course is an out-and-back route, please keep your dog on a leash at all times and be mindful of other participants. Be sure to clean up after your pet and ensure they are comfortable and able to safely complete the distance.

Absolutely! We’ll have self-serve water bottle stops along the Turkey Day 5K course, so if you need a quick sip while chasing that post-feast PR, we've got you covered. Water will also be available at the finish line.

You bet your turkey you will! All registered participants will receive a finisher medal and an official Turkey Day 5K shirt. Be sure to register early, though—shirts and sizes are only guaranteed while supplies last. Don't get left with leftovers!

Yes, we will send out registration QR codes about 2 days before the live event. Please share your QR with the person picking up your packet :)

Yes! Race-day registration will be available unless the event sells out first. To guarantee your spot at the starting line, we strongly recommend registering early. After all, the early bird gets the turkey... and the late bird might get left out of the flock! 🦃

Just off the Path from this parking lot - 3S580 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189