Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

2nd Annual Arlington Heights Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 26th, at South Middle School.

Entry Fee: $20 Donation (Proceeds benefit the Wheeling Township Food Pantry)

Start your Thanksgiving Day by making a difference in your community! The Arlington Heights Turkey Trot is more than just a run—it’s an opportunity to give back while celebrating health, gratitude, and togetherness.

Your $20 entry fee directly supports the Wheeling Township Food Pantry, helping local families in need during the holiday season. We also welcome and encourage food donations on race day—bring canned goods or non-perishable items (see our list below for what's needed most) to help stock the shelves and spread holiday cheer.

Whether you run, walk, or trot, every participant contributes to a meaningful cause. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and generosity.

Move with purpose. Give with heart.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving about more than just the feast—let’s make it about feeding hope.

The food pantry is in the most need of the following items:

• Baking products
• Beans
• Instant Potatoes
• Canned fish
• Cereal
• Condiments
• Canned fruit & Meat
• Applesauce
• Pancake Mix & Syrup
• Snacks such as granola bars or fruit snacks.
• Jewel or Aldi gift cards for $25 or less.

Race Day Registration & Race Bib Pickup – 7:30 am

Race Day Registration & Race Bib Pickup Ends - 8:45 am

Kids Fun Run – 8:30 am

National Anthem – 8:50 am

5k (Wheelchair Division) – 8:55 am

5K Race – 9:00 am

Awards – 10:00 am

Race Bib Pickup will take place on Wednesday, November 25th, from 3:00-7:00 pm at South Middle School, located at 400 S Highland Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, AND on race day morning starting at 7:00 am. If you can't pick up your bib on Wednesday, you can pick it up on the morning of the race near the front entrance of South Middle School. If you register on Wednesday (25th), your race bib will be available on race morning. 

Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female finishers, along with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers in each age division. Ribbons will be given to the Kids' Fun Run Participants.

Divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and older

Medals & Ribbons will be handed out on the infield of the Matt Ives Memorial Track.

Awards will only be awarded to those participating in the in-person events. Virtual race results will not be considered when determining awards, and as such, Virtual race times will be excluded from award eligibility.

Mark your calendars and join us for next year's Arlington Heights Turkey Trot!!!  We are hoping for this race to grow and become a new Arlington Heights Thanksgiving Tradition, so spread the word and be sure to sign up when registration opens next year!!!

And to help us as we look to grow our race, please consider filling out this short survey.

We are continuing to look for business sponsors to help the race grow. If you own your own business and would like to be a sponsor, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For the 2nd annual Arlington Heights Turkey Trot, we are looking to secure a timing company to help us with timing and results. Updates on this soon. 

Submitting Your Result
An important part of the Virtual Race is submitting your time so that you can see how you rank, much like a traditional run.  Beginning November 27th, you will be able to submit your time.  To submit your virtual time, sign in to your runsignup account or go in through your event registration confirmation.  (Note: uploading will not work, and you cannot submit a result prior to November 27th)  

Once in your account, click on UPCOMING EVENTS.  Under/next to the event name, click on SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS.

You can submit results from November 27th through November 30th.  Final results will be available at the same link on December 1st.

Parking will be available in the Main Parking Lot at South Middle School.

Parking Option 2: Overflow parking will be directed to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, the Parking Lot on Ridge Street, north of their middle school building. 

Parking Option 3: Additional public parking can be found in Downtown Arlington Heights in their Public Parking Garages, a few blocks north of South Middle School. Please note, one of the garages is currently not operating at full capacity due to ongoing construction on the structure for general maintenance.