The 18th annual race will benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. View Full Caption Edison Park Turkey Trot

EDISON PARK — Runners looking to work off their Thanksgiving dinner — in advance — can register for the 18th annual Edison Park Turkey Trot.

The 5K race will benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, which funds research into inflammatory bowel diseases.

The race will start at the Edison Park fieldhouse, 6755 N. Northwest Hwy., at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 27 and loop around Edison Park through tree-lined streets.

A Gobble Gallop for children ages 3 through 12 will take place starting at 8:30 a.m., with the runners divided into three age groups. Online registration is $12, while in-person registration is $15.

Residents who live along the race course can vie for the coveted Best Cheering Section trophy by decorating their lawns and houses and spurring the runners to victory. Blocks must enter by Nov. 24.

Online registration for the 5K is $20 and is available until Nov. 23. Registration on the day of the race is $25, and will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. at the fieldhouse.

Registration forms can also be mailed to or dropped off at 7280 W. Devon Ave.

For more information, email epturkeytrot@gmail.com or call 773-792-9005.

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