The 45th Annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago 5K & 8K returns to Lincoln Park Thanksgiving 2023. This site is governed by Facebook’s privacy policies and terms.
The Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago is celebrating 45 years of running on Thanksgiving morning in Chicago's Lincoln Park in support of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Chicago's Turkey Day tradition includes both 5K and 8K distances centered around the Turkey Day Tailgate and finishes with the Plymouth Rock Ramble kids race. Pre-feast fun includes family friendly games and warm apple cider. TURK
04/05/2026
On , we’re reminding ourselves that sometimes self-care looks like an early morning wake-up, breathing in the crisp fall air, and moving your body with the people you love 🦃🏃♀️🍂
The Turkey Trot isn’t just a tradition — it’s a way to start the day by showing up for yourself.
04/01/2026
Introducing our totally legit survival guide to conquering the Turkey Trot - We hope you (don't) find these tips helpful...
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03/16/2026
And the winners are… 🏆
Scroll to see the winning picks from each category and help us celebrate the champions of the 2025 Awards.
Slide 1: Best Race Day Fit
Slide 2: Best Photobomb
Slide 3: Best Photo Location
Slide 4: Best Pre-Race Game Face
Slide 5: Best Supporting Participant
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Instagram story polls. Your votes made this celebration possible! 🎉
03/14/2026
It's International Ask A Question Day, and we want to learn a little more about YOU today! For starters, what are you thankful for?
Let us know in the comments and check out our stories today for more questions!
03/13/2026
Feeling extra lucky to trot with those we're thankful for... and for that Thanksgiving plate at the end of the rainbow 🍀🙏
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
03/09/2026
In honor of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th, our team at Life Time Athletic Events is putting our own spin on the celebration...
Introducing the first annual Life Time Athletic Awards - Each day this week, we'll be sharing a new award category via Instagram stories where YOU can vote for your favorites, so keep an eye out and cast your votes!
Winners of all five categories will be revealed on Academy Awards day - March 15th. 🏆
03/08/2026
Every Turkey Trot mile is stronger because of the women in our community.
Happy International Women's Day to our incredible women athletes and supporters!
03/06/2026
While we may have lost an hour of sleep, we gained an extra hour of sunshine (and prime training time) 👀
Happy Daylight Savings!
03/04/2026
189 years of iconic Windy City moments that never get old 🌇
Happy birthday, Chicago! We're grateful for every mile we get to share with you 🫶🎂
03/03/2026
Thankful for strong bodies, steady strides, and the fuel that makes it possible.
Make sure you're celebrating by refueling your recovery the right way 😎🍽️
03/02/2026
Giving thanks to the resillient women who paved the way for us to trot with gratitude, determination, and community in every mile 🫶
Happy Women's History Month! 🏃♀️