🏃♂️🍁 Join Us for the Annual Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run/Walk! 🍂🏃♀️
Celebrate community, health, and tradition with the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council at our annual 5K Turkey Run/Walk!
📍 Starting Point: Historic Union Stockyards Gate
🗺️ Route: Through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood
🎉 Who: Fun for the whole family!
🎽 Race Packet Includes:
• Commemorative race t-shirt
• Timed bib
• Medal — available to the first 1,300 registered runners
After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race treats including coffee, champurrado, tamales, and pan dulce — the perfect way to warm up and celebrate with the community!
Don’t miss out on this festive, family-friendly event — lace up and join the fun!
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🏃♂️🍁 ¡Únete a la Carrera/Caminata Anual de Pavo de 5K en Back of the Yards! 🍂🏃♀️
¡Celebra la comunidad, la salud y la tradición con el Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council en nuestra carrera/caminata anual de pavo de 5 kilómetros!
📍 Punto de inicio: El histórico Arco de los Union Stockyards
🗺️ Recorrido: A través del Parque Industrial de los Stockyards y vecindarios cercanos
🎉 Quiénes pueden participar: ¡Diversión para toda la familia!
🎽 El paquete de corredor incluye:
• Camiseta conmemorativa del evento
• Número con chip de cronometraje
• Medalla — disponible para los primeros 1,300 corredores inscritos
Al finalizar la carrera, disfruta de deliciosos antojitos como café, champurrado, tamales y pan dulce — ¡la manera perfecta de celebrar en comunidad!
¡No te pierdas este evento festivo y familiar! ¡Amárrate los tenis y acompáñanos!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$34.09
Adults - $30, Children 12yrs and Under $15
Jul 26 - Nov 6
Packet Pickup
🏃♂️ Packet Pickup Information / Información sobre el Kit de Corredor 🏃♀️
Location / Lugar:
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609
📅 Date/Fecha: TBD
⏰ Time/Horario: TBD
Packet pickup will take place at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council office, located at 4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, at the times listed above.
La entrega de paquetes se realizará en la oficina del Concilio de Back of the Yards, ubicada en el 4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, en los horarios indicados arriba.
Parking Information
🚗 Transportation & Parking Information 🚶♀️
Ride sharing and carpooling are highly recommended for all race participants and spectators. Public transportation is also a great option!
🚌 Public Transit:
The #8 Halsted bus drops off at Exchange Ave & Halsted St, just one short block east of the race start/finish line — making it an easy and convenient choice.
🅿️ Parking:
Street parking is available near the start/finish line. Please refer to the map below for suggested parking areas.
Plan ahead and arrive early to ensure a smooth and stress-free race day experience!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
