As Thanksgiving approaches, there is so much the holiday has to offer for Chicagoans across the city: time spent with family, parades , relaxation, football, and of course the all-mighty Thanksgiving dinner. However, there is one tradition that remains as popular as it is polarizing, and that is the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot.

Whether beloved or bemoaned, the Turkey Trot has become a mainstay celebration of community and giving during the Thanksgiving season, with countless local neighborhoods and suburbs hosting their own. With so many across the city to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which to attend, so here are a few of our favorites we think you should check out this Thanksgiving weekend!

Lifetime Chicago Turkey Trot

A popular annual downtown Chicago race in support

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