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Get Moving, Give Back This Thanksgiving: Turkey Trot and Turkey Burn

Posted on: November 14, 2025

Join us for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, November 27, 2025! Participate in the annual Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run at Lake Ellyn Park or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes at Ackerman SFC, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry.

Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run
The Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 4-mile run (or walk), will kick off at 8 am at Lake Ellyn Park. Participants will predict their finish time, with the closest predictions winning Thanksgiving treats. There will also be a prize for the best costume. No registration is required, and timing devices are not allowed to keep the event fun and fair. Participants can make their time predictions and complete waivers inside the Lake Ellyn Boathouse on race morning.

IMPORTANT: In the event of inclement weather, the Turkey Trot may be canceled. Due to the holiday, updates will be posted exclusively on the Park District’s hotline at gepark.org/hotline.

Turkey Burn Fitness Classes
Over at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, the Turkey Burn will offer a variety of group fitness classes for individuals ages 16 and older between 7 am and 10 am. Bonus: AirPods will be raffled off as the prize! Patrons will receive one raffle ticket for each class they attend — the more you move, the better your chances to win! To participate, simply bring a non-perishable food or toiletry item to donate to the Glen House Food Pantry. The class lineup will be shared on the Ackerman SFC Group Fitness schedule »

By taking part in these events, community members can enjoy a healthy start to their Thanksgiving Day while supporting a worthy cause!