2025 North Shore Turkey Trot

Gather 'round the starting line before the table this Thanksgiving for the North Shore Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and Kids' Trot on November 27, 2025! Celebrate the Highland Park community with family and friends by coming together before the big feast. And when you cross the finish line, you're in for a treat that's as sweet as pie!


Packet Pick Up - Fleet Feet Deerfield, IL
Saturday, November 22nd
Tuesday November 25th
Wednesday, November 26th
Race Day - Thursday, November 27 - 6:30AM-10:30AM (approximate time)

Bike Marshals assist in maintaining a secure course and leading the runners on the 5K, 8K and 10K courses. bike marshals utilize their own bike, and must ride with a helmet, and safety vest (safety vest provided by the race). While leading the runners through the course, bike marshals communicate their location via 2-way radio, and report any incidents along their way.

 

The course, while not challenging, consists of several rolling hills. One should be comfortable and experienced to handle the hills whilst maintaining their lead over the lead runners.

Assist with preparing and distributing warm apple cider from the cider tent, to event participants.
As a medical volunteer you will be volunteering  at the main medical tent. You will assist race participants when needed with basic first aid and injury treatment. Volunteers are required to show proof of basic first aid/cpr or additional medical liscenses