48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot
About the race
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Elks Lodge
800 East Walnut
Oglesby, IL 61348
Pre-race packet pickup is Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Oglesby Elks, 800 E Walnut, Oglesby, IL 61348. Limited race day registration is available from 7:00am to 8:45am. Entrants must be checked in between 7:00am and 8:45am on race day.
No refunds. If the event is canceled, the organizers appreciate your donation.
Race features
- Free beer after the race (must be 21 or older, with ID; pick up ID band at registration)
- Free soda after the race
- Free Thanksgiving dressing after the race
- First 900 registered receive a commemorative stocking cap (beanie)
Finish line and results
- Water and refreshments are available at the finish line.
- Results are updated throughout the event at Starved Rock Runners, Run Sign Up and Racing Expectations.
- Age group awards for male and female: Overall, 9 and under, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Courses & distances
3 Mile Run/Walk
Distance: 3 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Registration
Participants are encouraged to register online in advance.
Picking up your race bib and commemorative stocking cap (beanie) before race day is strongly encouraged. Pickup is at the Oglesby Elks on Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Discounts
- $5.00 discount for Starved Rock Runner Club members (applied automatically at checkout; no early bird discount)
- Family discount (mail in only): 4 registered from the same address for $90, with $20 for each additional participant. Separate entry forms are required for each participant. Proof of residency may be required.
Kids fun run
- For ages 12 and under, starting after the Turkey Trot at approximately 10:15am
- Free of charge; gifts for those who participate (must sign waiver)
Paper applications
Mail paper applications to Starved Rock Runners, PO Box 1092, LaSalle, IL 61301. Make payable to Starved Rock Runners Ltd.
Parking
- Parking is available on the east and west sides of the Elks.
Course and rules
- It is your responsibility to know the course and run it safely.
- Except for passing, participants should always remain on the far side of the roadway.
- The race begins and ends at the Elks Lodge, 800 E Walnut, Oglesby, IL 61348.
The course
Location
City insight: Oglesby
Oglesby is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States, and is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. It had 3,712 residents at the 2020 census. The climate is humid continental, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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