Glen Ellyn Park District hosts Thanksgiving fitness events to benefit food pantry

Join the Glen Ellyn Park District for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Participate in the annual Turkey Trot four-mile run or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry.

Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run

The Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 4-mile prediction run, will kick off at 8 am at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road.

Participants will predict their finish time, with the closest predictions winning Thanksgiving treats. There will also be a prize for the best costume. No registration is required, and timing devices are not allowed to keep the event fun and fair. Participants can make their time predictions and complete waivers inside the Lake Ellyn Boathouse on race morning.

In the event of inclement weather, the Turkey Trot may be canceled. Due to the holiday, updates will be posted exclusively on the park district's hotline at gepark.org/hotline.

Turkey Burn

Over at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center at 800 St. Charles Road, the Turkey Burn will offer a variety of group fitness classes for individuals, ages 16 or older.

Participants can choose from high-energy options like Cycle, BodyPump, and Tabata. To participate, simply bring a nonperishable food or toiletry item to donate to the Glen House Food Pantry.

The class schedule, which may be subject to change, will be: Cycle and Active Older Adults at 7 a.m., BodyPump and Barre at 8 a.m.; and Tabata and Yoga at 9 a.m.

By taking part in these events, community members can enjoy a healthy start to their Thanksgiving Day while supporting a worthy cause! For more information, visit the Glen Ellyn Park District website at gepark.org.