Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, steady finish
Runners will face temperatures rising from 32°F at the start to 36°F at the finish, with wind gusts up to 22 mph from the SW. With average humidity at 66%, it will feel chilly, especially early on. Adjust pacing strategy for the headwinds in Miles 2, 7, and 11, while utilizing the tailwinds in Miles 5-6, 8-9, and 14 to maintain speed.
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Race Info
The Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon and 5K starts and finishes at Busse Woods, the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Despite the name, the race is not held in Schaumburg; the start line sits near Groves 28 through 30 on the preserve's north side. All Community Events has run the race since at least 2013, and it takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving rather than on the holiday itself. The paved course loops past the Busse Woods boat launch and dam, and every finisher gets a medal and a donut at the line.
