Tinley Park Turkey Trot 5K Celebrates 30 years

TINLEY PARK, IL — The Tinley Park-Park District’s 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run is Sunday at 8 a.m. Runners from the entire Chicago metro area for the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season will gather at Vogt Woods, 6527 W. 171st Street in Tinley Park.

Early registration is open until Thursday at 3 p.m. The entry fee is $22 and includes a unisex, long-sleeve, tech race shirt; fee is $16 without a shirt. Race Day registration opens at 7 a.m. with a fee of $30. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners in each age category, as well as the fastest overall male and female Tinley Park resident and nonresident receive award medals.

“We’re excited to hold the 30th Turkey Trot this year," Athletic Director Ron Woodworth. "Due to the pandemic and to avoid prolonged congregation, the racers’ bags the will contain after-race snacks. Award medals can be picked up at the Recreation Center in the week following the race. Racers can access the results online after the race.”

Get more information on this event and all the Tinley Park-Park District’s programs, parks and facilities at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or by calling 708-342-4200.