# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 26th Annual Turkey Trot
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 26th Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10am at Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark, located at 3391 W. Beach Road. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in races for a chance to win a turkey while helping the community with a canned food drive that will benefit the COOL Food Pantry in Waukegan.

Races will be held for the following age groups: 13 to 23 months, 2 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years, 6 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 59 years, and 60+ years. Races range from five yards to one mile, depending on the age group. The first-place male and female finishers in each age group will be awarded a turkey. All participants will receive a ribbon.

The Waukegan Park District hosted the first Turkey Trot in 1999 at Bevier Park, located at 2255 York House Road. The event has been held at Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark since 2021. The 26th Annual Turkey Trot is hosted as part of the GO WAUKEGAN community initiative. In collaboration with the Lake County Health Department, the Waukegan Park District launched the community initiative to improve the health and wellness of local residents by enhancing and increasing the shared experience of walking through activities, education, and collaboration.

On-site check-in and registration will begin at 9am. Preregistration is preferred. The cost to participate is a donation of two cans of non-perishable food. More information about the 26th Annual Turkey Trot, including preregistration, is available at waukeganparks.org/trot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wadsworth/26th-annual-turkey-trot/200028668871451
- **Event Categories**: turkey-trot, health-wellness, sports, thanksgiving, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 125

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wadsworth
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waukegan's Greg Petry SportsPark
- **lat**: 42.419158441415
- **long**: -87.889819854158
- **full address**: Waukegan's Greg Petry SportsPark, 13272 W Beach Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 26th Annual Turkey Trot being held?
  - **A:** 26th Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am at Waukegan's Greg Petry SportsPark, 13272 W Beach Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 26th Annual Turkey Trot?
  - **A:** 26th Annual Turkey Trot is organized by Waukegan Park District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 26th Annual Turkey Trot is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wadsworth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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