Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run
About the race
Celebrate community, health, and tradition with the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council at our annual 5K Turkey Run/Walk.
Fun for the whole family! The first 250 finishers will get a FREE turkey.
After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race treats including coffee, champurrado, tamales, and pan dulce, the perfect way to warm up and celebrate with the community.
Race packet includes
- Commemorative race t-shirt
- Timed bib
- Medal
Packet pick-up
- Thursday (11/12) 11AM-1PM @ South Loop Fleet Feet (150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago)
- Friday (11/13): 9AM-7PM @ Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (4555 S. Ashland, Chicago, 60609)
- Saturday (11/14): 9AM-1PM @ Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (4555 S. Ashland, Chicago, 60609)
Shakeout run
Shakeout Run will be on November 14th with Daily Routine Run Club and Trinity Squad Fitness. Time is TBD.
Tenga en cuenta sobre las tallas
Si se registró después del viernes 30 de octubre de 2026, las tallas de las camisetas oficiales de la carrera podrían ser limitadas.
What your entry includes
The course
The route starts at the historic Union Stockyards Gate (41st Street & Halstead Ave) and runs through the Stockyard Industrial Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Start and route
- Starting Point: Historic Union Stockyards Gate (41st Street & Halstead Ave)
- Route: Through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood
- Who: Fun for the whole family!
Location
Union Stockyards Gate, Chicago, IL, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, on the western shore of Lake Michigan, with the Chicago River running through downtown. It has four distinct seasons: summers are hot and humid with frequent heat waves, winters are cold and snowy, and spring and autumn are mild, short and typically low in humidity. Snow can last into early April, and the lakefront stays cooler when winds blow off the lake. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for racing; summer racing calls for early starts, and winter needs cold-weather gear. O'Hare International Airport serves the city.
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