Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk - Timed 5K Run
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
All NEW holiday tradition in Crown Point! Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th, 8 am in Crown Point. Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk | Hometown Happenings Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26th, 8 am (6:45 am sign-in) Leaving from Lake Co. Fairgrounds "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" ~ WKRP Your entry fee includes: Finisher Medals for First 500 to sign up! Chip timed 5K & non-timed 5K/2K Donuts & live music afterwards! Best Costume Contests Supports local food pantries. Timeline: 6:45 am - Sign in/Check in. 7:15 am - Live music. 7:30 am - Costume Contest & National Anthem. 8:00 am - 5K race starts 8:05 am - 2K starts 9:00ish - First 5K medals & Race Award medals presented. COST: Timed 5K & Non-Timed adults: $30. Kids 3-12: $20. Under 3 are free. Shirts extra $16 are available thru Nov. 16th. Early Packet Pickup: Tuesday, Nov. 24th, 5-6 pm, Methodist Church at 352 S. Main Wednesday, Nov. 25th, 5-7pm in the Industrial Bldg at the Fairgrounds. Race Day Pickup: 6:45 - 7:45 am before the event. Course: Flat & Fast 5K course on Crown Point streets! 2K course stays inside the park Suggested Time Limit: 1 hour (19 min pace) for the 5K. This helps us to not tie up the roads for too long. If your pace is slower than 19 minutes, please consider moving to the 2K option. Are dogs & strollers allowed? Dogs are allowed on the course but not in the building. Dogs should be current on their shots, on non-retractable leashes, be friendly to other dogs & people, and should be watched at all times. Strollers are permitted but please watch for other runners Race Awards: Top Overall Male & Female. Top Masters Male & Female. Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Please Note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot transfer your registration after November 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after run. Questions? Email us at tfealy@sbcglobal.net
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Crown Point, IN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Crown Point, IN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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