Turkey Trot Planned In Orland Park On Thanksgiving

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Orland Park Turkey Trot will return for its 31st year this Thanksgiving. The 2.5 mile chip-timed race will take runners and walkers through paved roads, paths and wooded areas in Orland Park, the village said in a news release this week.

The race will begin at the Franklin Loebe Recreation Center the morning of Thursday, Nov. 23.

“Many people, young and old alike, look forward to the Turkey Trot every year,” Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said. “It is great to see children, teens and adults spending time together participating as a family.”

The race usually sells out early, Pekau said, so runners and walkers should register as soon as possible. Registration is available online here or in person at the Orland Park Sportsplex, 1351 W. 159th St. and Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. Pre-registration is required and limited to 900 participants.

All race participants will get a long-sleeved dri-fit race shirt, refreshments and are entered into a post-race raffle for prizes.

Awards

A frozen turkey will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers, according to the village. Special turkey trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of 14 age groups.

Race Fees

Race fees are $21 for residents and $25 for non-residents until Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, fees will increase to $26 for residents and $30 for non-residents.

Packet Pick-up

Pre-race packet pickup will be available from Nov. 22 until Nov. 26 at The Human Race Sports, 15148 S. La Grange Road in Orland Park. Day of race packet pickup is also available at the Franklin Loebe Center beginning at 6:30 a.m.