Races 10K · Lincolnwood, USA
Lincolnwood Turkey Trot
Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is a flat 10K in Lincolnwood, USA, held each November. A chip-timed 10K on streets through the village of Lincolnwood, north of Chicago. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast. Late November in the Chicago area is cold, typically -2 to 7°C at race time, with a chance of frost or light snow. On a course as flat as Lincolnwood Turkey Trot, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
next: Sunday 22 November 2026
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Late November in the Chicago area is cold, typically -2 to 7°C at race time, with a chance of frost or light snow.
Racing this course well
A chip-timed 10K on streets through the village of Lincolnwood, north of Chicago. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast.
On a course as flat as Lincolnwood Turkey Trot, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $52 (2026 race)
Official Lincolnwood Turkey Trot site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 22 November 2026
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- The 2026 race is the 50th edition.
- The event also has a 5K walk and a short kids dash.
Pick your goal for Lincolnwood
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Lincolnwood Turkey Trot.
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Asked often
- When is the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot?
- The next Lincolnwood Turkey Trot is on Sunday 22 November 2026 in Lincolnwood, USA. It is held each November.
- Is the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot course flat?
- A chip-timed 10K on streets through the village of Lincolnwood, north of Chicago. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast.
- How do I enter the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $52 (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot?
- Train specifically for Lincolnwood — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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