Turkey Trot & Drumstick Dash
Celebrate your fitness by running in the 39th annual Palatine Park District Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at Harper College. Runners may choose either a 2 mile race, 5 mile race, or 100 yard dash (for children 10 and under only). Harper College provides an excellent heated venue with indoor bathrooms and comfortable gathering areas are available for family and friends post-race.
Xtreme Tek long sleeve shirt guaranteed to all pre-registered runners. Goody bags will be given to the first 2,000 registered runners. All participants will receive medals. Top finishers will receive an additional reward.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
8:30am, 9:00am, 10:00am • Harper College Campus
2 Mile Race – 8:30am
5 Mile Race – 9:00am
Drumstick Dash – 10:00am
The PRE-RACE REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash is THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 7:00 PM. Forms received after the deadline will not be processed and the participant will be contacted. Register in person at Community Center, Birchwood Recreation Center, or Falcon Park Recreation Center.
The following are NOT PERMITTED on the course: bikes, baby joggers or strollers, roller blades, skateboards, and dogs. There is no gear check area at the event.
Bring a non-perishable food item for the Palatine Food Pantry on race day.
Early Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be available at Birchwood Recreation Center on:
- Tuesday, November 26, 8:30am-8:00pm
- Wednesday, November 27, 8:30am-7:00pm
Race Day Packet Pick-Up
Race Day packet pick-up will be available at Health and Recreation Center on:
- Thursday, November 28, Beginning at 7:15am
Race Maps
2 Mile Race Map
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5 Mile Race Map
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2018 Photo Gallery on Facebook
Presenting Sponsors
Turkey Trot
Drumstick Dash
Additional Sponsors
Volunteer at the Event
Thursday, November 28
Various Times
Health and Recreation Center at Harper College (Building M)
Become a Sponsor
