Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K to Benefit Imerman Angels

The 19th annual Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk and kids’ Gobble Gallop returns to Chicago on Thanksgiving, November 26, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Edison Park Field House (6755 N. Northwest Hwy). Packet pickup begins that morning at 8 a.m. This year’s run will benefit Imerman Angels, a non-profit with a mission to provide personalized matches that enable 1-on-1 support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.

The Edison Park Turkey Trot is one of the longest running and most popular runs in the Chicago area. More than 5,000 walkers and runners are expected to take part in this year’s race in Chicago’s historic, northwest neighborhood of Edison Park. It is one of the few turkey trots in the area where proceeds go directly to charity. Since its inception, the Edison Park Turkey Trot has donated almost a million dollars to various charities.

The race winds its way through the tree-lined streets of Edison Park, ending at the Edison Park Fieldhouse where the race also begins. Each participant will receive a Turkey Trot t-shirt. Registration for the Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk is $20 online; and $25 for in-person or on race day.

Gobble Gallop
The Gobble Gallop is available for young children ages 3-12 and will take place before the Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk beginning at 8:20 a.m. Everyone is a winner in the Gobble Gallop and all participants receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal and a race bag (race bags are provided to pre-registrants only). Registration for the Gobble Gallop is $12 per child online; and $15 for in-person or on race day.

Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration
Online registration for the Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk and Gobble Gallop is open until Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 p.m. atwww.epturkeytrot.com. Registration forms can be downloaded online and submitted in-person on any of the packet pickup dates. Registrations forms sent by mail must be sent to 7280 W. Devon Ave and received no later than November 20.

Racer packets can be picked up on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports (4762 N. Lincoln Ave); Monday, November 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Emerald Aisle (6686 N. Northwest Hwy); or the morning of race at the Edison Park Field House from 8-9 a.m.

Race day registration t-shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for both adult and children participants. Note: Participants who register online after Thursday, November 19 at 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible to pick up their packet at Fleet Feet Sports on November 21 or 22.

Event sponsors include A-Trendz Auto & Truck Accessory, Acierno Family Dentistry, AT&T, Chicago Park District, Committee to Elect Judge Eve Marie Reilly for Judge, Cook & Kocher Insurance Group, Inc., Edison Park Lutheran Church, Emerald Isle, Edison Park Inn, Firewater Saloon, First Nations Bank, Fleet Feet, Friends for Anthony Napolitano, JCB Electric, Joseph Mullarkey Distributors, Lifetime Treasures Photography, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Michael Malatesta for Judge, Presence Health, Sir Speedy, Suerth Funeral Home, Unforgettable Edibles, Guaranteed Rate-Dan Werdell, and Century 21-Mary Beth Balcarcel.

For more information, to register, donate, or to sponsor a runner, please visit the event website atwww.epturkeytrot.com. Or, call the event hotline at (773) 792-9005.