Grab the people you're thankful for and come on out for a family friendly race on Thanksgiving morning at 8am in Hopkins Park in DeKalb, IL. This fun course is perfect for serious runners, joggers, and even those who would like to take a stroll with family and friends. The Giving Thanks 5K is a great way to kick off your holiday with gratitude!
All proceeds go to local nonprofit, Neighbors' House. Your participation helps provide over 150 DeKalb County students with academic and relational support throughout the year through After School Kids Club, Summer Reading Vacation, and more. Thanks for loving our neighbors!
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$35.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$20.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$20.00
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Giving Thanks 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Alexander Boyden | 16:04 | |
| 🥈 | Peder Hopkins | 17:56.2 | |
| 🥉 | Jordan Wilkerson | 18:10.2 | |
| 4 | Nathan Eagen | 18:28.1 | |
| 5 | Steve Bosic | 19:14.4 | |
| 6 | Joshua Teets | 19:29.7 | |
| 7 | Camden Booker | 19:57.1 | |
| 8 | Mike Swedberg | 20:01.4 | |
| 9 | Jacob Sterling | 20:45.9 | |
| 10 | Greg Wheaton | 20:56.2 | |
| 11 | Mark Hocker | 21:06.1 | |
| 12 | John Mathey | 21:12.8 | |
| 13 | Angela Brown | 21:13 | |
| 14 | Brenna Ritchie | 21:18.6 | |
| 15 | Tim Condon | 21:25.8 | |
| 16 | Robert Kokaska | 21:40.5 | |
| 17 | Kate Evanko | 21:39.8 | |
| 18 | Jeremy Overton | 21:46.7 | |
| 19 | Will Schmidt | 21:57.5 | |
| 20 | Karl Andreasen | 21:54.8 | |
| 21 | PHILLIP MAILLEFER | 22:29.5 | |
| 22 | Dan Paul | 22:35.3 | |
| 23 | Venkata Devesh Reddy Seethi | 22:37 | |
| 24 | Mark Hauser | 22:43.3 | |
| 25 | Sal Biundo | 22:33.9 | |
| 26 | MATTHEW MAILLEFER | 22:55.1 | |
| 27 | Lars Ochs | 22:56.8 | |
| 28 | Chelsea White | 23:10.7 | |
| 29 | Mike Jaurrieta | 23:08.6 | |
| 30 | Mary Green | 23:43.5 | |
| 31 | Austin Hauser | 23:47.6 | |
| 32 | Jennifer Harrison | 23:45.4 | |
| 33 | Roger Ochs | 24:10.4 | |
| 34 | Erin Real | 24:25.2 | |
| 35 | Cindy Running | 24:15.4 | |
| 36 | Jessica Lewis | 24:37.9 | |
| 37 | Dennis Erckfritz | 24:40.7 | |
| 38 | Kalen Knull | 23:40.2 | |
| 39 | Garret Knull | 23:36.7 | |
| 40 | Maxim Breidenbach | 24:53.3 | |
| 41 | Josh Johnson | 24:46.4 | |
| 42 | Rebecca Thornton | 23:20.1 | |
| 43 | Sydney Reyes | 24:58.7 | |
| 44 | Hannah Burgess | 25:13.5 | |
| 45 | Joel Maurer | 25:18.5 | |
| 46 | Lisa Royer | 25:17.1 | |
| 47 | Leah Berg | 25:50.6 | |
| 48 | Mitzi Ritzman | 25:50.7 | |
| 49 | Mary Mcconnaughay | 25:51.8 | |
| 50 | Allie Royer | 25:28.4 |
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