🏃♂️🍁 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
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
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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$34.09
Adults - $30, Children 12yrs and Under $15
Jul 26 - Nov 6
Packet Pickup
🏃♂️ Packet Pickup Information / Información sobre el Kit de Corredor 🏃♀️
📍 Where / Dónde:
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609
🗓️ When / Cuándo:
Thursday, November 6, 2025: 12 PM – 7 PM
Friday, November 7, 2025: 9 AM – 5 PM
📧 Group Pickups / Recogida de Grupos:
If you plan to pick up packets for a group, please email mramirez@bync.org in advance.
Si planea recoger kits para un grupo, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a mramirez@bync.org con anticipación.
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