Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K

Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Race Information

<h4><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Edwardsville&#39;s Thanksgiving Day tradition is back for 2025!!<br /><br /></b></span><span style="color:#e67e23"><b></b></span></h4> <h5><span style="background-color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )"><strong>REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 21ST TO SECURE YOUR SWAG!</strong></span></h5> <p>Mark your calendars for <strong>Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025</strong>—the Edwardsville Turkey Trot is back!</p> <p>Now in its 16th year, the Turkey Trot has grown into a cherished holiday tradition for local families and for those visiting loved ones in the area. With participation regularly topping 1,400 runners—and a record 1,788 in 2019—it’s recognized as one of the largest (if not the largest) 5Ks in the region.</p> <p>This year’s event will once again be hosted on the scenic campus of <strong>Southern Illinois University Edwardsville</strong>, giving participants a beautiful backdrop to kick off their Thanksgiving celebrations.</p> <p>More than just a race, the Turkey Trot supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit <strong>Edwardsville Neighbors</strong>, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides critical financial assistance to District 7 families during times of crisis.</p> <p>So grab your family, gather your friends, and join us Thanksgiving morning for a run, a walk, and a tradition that gives back to the community we love.</p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:#34495e"><strong>Where and What Time?</strong></span></h4> <p>SIUE Lot F (SIUE Student Fitness Center)</p> <p>Kids Fun Run - 8:00 AM</p> <p>5K - 8:30 AM</p> <p>Award Ceremony (Indoors) - 9:30 AM</p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:#34495e"><strong>Age Group Awards</strong></span></h4> <p>Turkey trophies to the Top 3 Male/Female Overall, Top Male/Female Masters (40&#43;) and Top 3 in following groups - 10 &amp; Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&#43;</p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:#34495e"><strong>Event Swag</strong></span></h4> <p><strong>Option 1: Edwardsville Neighbors custom LED Belt Bag</strong> </p> <p>This Wrenn &amp; Rae running belt for women and men has a sleek and slim design and offers expandable storage space for carrying all you’ll 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, making it perfect for running, walking, hiking, travel, or everyday use. Created by local duo, Ashley &amp; Lucas Dicks. (<a href="https://wrennrae.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check it out here!</a>)</p> <p><strong>Option 2:</strong> <strong>Event logo embroidered trucker hat</strong><b></b></p> <p>Show your Thanksgiving morning spirit with our 2025 event logo’d beanie! A colorful logo on a cozy slate blue waffle-knit beanie will be your favorite into the 2025 winter season. </p> <p> </p>