NAPERVILLE’S THANKSGIVING TRADITION

Start Thanksgiving With Us

Run Fast. Eat Later. No Penalty !

Join thousands of runners, walkers, families and friends for the Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot and free pancake breakfast. This Thanksgiving morning tradition brings our community together for a 5K while supporting the charitable work of the Naperville Noon Lions.

KEY RACE INFORMATION

WHEN

Thanksgving Day

November 26, 2026

8AM

WHERE

Naperville Central High School

440 W. Aurora Ave.

(Race start on HIllside Rd.)

REGISTRATION

Register for the 2026 Race

PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup Details

RESULTS

Race Results and Photos

YOUR RACE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

More Than 4,000 Children and Families Helped

Since the first Turkey Trot in 1998, the Naperville Noon Lions has helped more than 4,000 children and families in Naperville with vision and hearing care and diabetes support. Your participation in the Turkey Trot helps make that work possible.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR IMPACT

SEE THE TURKEY TROT IN ACTION

More Than a Race

Experience the energy of Thanksgiving morning and see how participating in the Turkey Trot helps the Naperville Noon Lions make a difference in our community.

EXPERIENCE THE TURKEY TROT

See the Turkey Trot in action, hear from participants and learn how a Thanksgiving morning run helps support the charitable work of the Naperville Noon Lions.

Thank you to Ethan Ferguson for filming and producing this story !

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