Elmhurst, IL – Several downtown streets in Elmhurst will be closed Thanksgiving morning for the 42nd Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The 5K race kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025, drawing thousands of participants to the city center.
To prepare, road closures will begin as early as 5 a.m., affecting Park Avenue, Addison Street, Prospect Avenue, and portions of York Street, where the race starts. York Street will be closed from St. Charles Road to North Avenue until about 10:30 a.m. Drivers are urged to use West Avenue or Poplar Avenue as alternate routes.
Additional closures include:
- 5:00 a.m. – Park Ave. (York to Cottage Hill)
- 6:00 a.m. – Addison St. (North to First)
- 6:00 a.m. – Prospect (Church to Alexander)
- 6:00 a.m. – Park Ave. (Cottage Hill to Myrtle)
- 8:00 a.m. – York St. and surrounding race area
Vehicle access will be restricted until the race concludes. The Addison parking deck will remain open, but drivers should park outside the closure zone before 5 a.m.
The race, which benefits local food banks and shelters, begins near Adelaide Street and Wilder Park, ending near Elmhurst University. Residents near the route will hear announcements beginning at 7:20 a.m.
For more information, visit www.dangibbonsturkeytrot.com.
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