Beverly Hills Turkey Trot Enters 10th Year

CHICAGO — A post-Thanksgiving tradition in North Beverly will enter its 10th year in 2018. Online registration is open for the 2018 Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Family Walk presented by CIBC Bank.

Held on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, in recent years the 3.1 mile race has raised funds for the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation ("Live Like John") and the 19th Ward Youth Foundation.

"Live Like John" has becoming a rallying cry in the 19th Ward to help kids who develop cancer. The foundation was founded in 2012 by North Beverly residents Ed and Ann McNicholas after their son John died from a brain tumor at the age of 15. The Foundation has pushed for the advancements in the care and treatment of pediatric brain tumors by facilitating better coordination of information between patients and providers, improving the quality of life for patients and funding specifically targeted pediatric brain tumor research and treatment options with the ultimate goal of eradicating pediatric brain tumors.

The 19th Ward Youth Foundation supports and hosts a wide variety of safe, healthy and educational youth activities for children in Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood.

Here's what to know as you prepare for the race:

Packet Pickup

Registration and packet pick-up will also be available on the following days/times:

• Friday, Nov. 16: CIBC Mt. Greenwood Branch (3052 W. 111th St); 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Saturday, Nov. 17th: CIBC Mt. Greenwood Branch; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Monday, Nov. 19th: CIBC Mt. Greenwood Branch; 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, Nov. 20th: TreadFit Beverly (10458 S. Western Ave.); 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Friday, Nov. 23rd: Running Excels (10328 S. Western Ave.); 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
• Saturday, Nov. 24/Turkey Trot Day: Christ the King Gymnasium; 7–9 am.

Registration Fees

• 5K Run Individual, Adult (ages 20 and up): $35 until race day, then $40
• 5K Run Individual, Young Adult (ages 19-14): $30 until race day, then $35
• 5K Run Individual, Youth (ages 13 and under): $25 until race day, then $30
• 5K Untimed Walk Individual, Adult (ages 20 and up): $35 until race day, then $40
• 5K Untimed Walk Individual, Young Adult (ages 19-14): $30 until race day, then $35
• 5K Untimed Walk Individual, Youth (ages 13 and under): $25 until race day, then $30
• 5K Untimed Family Fun Walk: $75 until Nov 16, $80 starting Nov 17

Race Details

The 5K will be chip-timed on a CARA certified 5K course, while the family walk will be untimed. Runners will be divided by age and gender according to CARA recommended guidelines, with awards given for each age group. All participants will receive a long-sleeved race t-shirt and a goody bag.

Race Day

• The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 9201 S. Hamilton Ave. Register online here.
• Runners and walkers can warm up in the Christ The King School gym before the race.
• The route is entirely in North Beverly. The start and finish line are on the same street.
• More than 2,000 participants are expected to participate.
• A pancake breakfast will be hosted by Original Pancake House immediately following the race in the Christ the King gym. Admission is $5 per person or $25 per family.
• Overall and age winners of the race will be announced inside.

Photo via Patch archive / Tim Moran