Fitness · Thanksgiving 5K run
Edwardsville Turkey Trot
A holiday 5K run and a kids' half-mile fun run, with proceeds going to local families in crisis.
- Length
- About 3 hr
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Length
- About 3 hr
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
What to expect
Kids start with a half-mile fun run for children 12 and under at 8 a.m. The 5K Fun Run & Walk runs from 8:30 to 11 a.m., so walkers can join alongside runners. Participation regularly tops 1,400, and the 2025 event set a record of 1,863. An indoor award ceremony at 9:30 a.m. gives turkey trophies to the top three overall finishers, masters and age groups, and kids get finisher medals. Proceeds benefit Edwardsville Neighbors, which helps District 7 families in crisis.
Good to know
- Kids Fun Run starts at 8 a.m.
- 5K Fun Run & Walk runs 8:30–11 a.m.
- Indoor award ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
- Register by Nov. 21 to secure swag
- Kids Fun Run (12 and under) $20
Venue
Checked Oct 9via runsignup.com
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