The Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting four local Elmhurst organizations, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This exciting new event builds on the success of the long-standing Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, with a mission to support hunger relief and basic human needs year-round.
All proceeds will stay in Elmhurst, benefiting the following Elmhurst nonprofit organizations:
● Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network
● United Community Concerns Association
● Immaculate Conception Food Pantry
● Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry
This inaugural Twilight Trot provides an opportunity to address hunger and basic needs halfway through the year, in advance of the Turkey Trot’s traditional Thanksgiving efforts. “It’s time to step up our efforts. The Twilight Trot will help our neighbors in need with a check in June, halfway to our normal December distribution of funds from our Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot”, said Gibbons, emphasizing, “we have a great community that rallies around a great cause”.
The event will be held on the previous Turkey Trot course, a scenic 5K route through Elmhurst, including the Illinois Prairie Path, finishing at the Fountain in Wild Meadows Trace Park. “UCCA is so excited to be part of the Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot and grateful to receive proceeds from this amazing event! With the community’s support, we can continue to help provide food to local families who need it most,” says UCAA President, Shari Haug.
Registration for the Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot is open online at $35 per participant. The event is expected to bring together community members for a fun and meaningful evening to support those in need.
For information on sponsorship, or to register, visit dangibbonstwilighttrot.org.
About Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot
The Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot was founded on the premise that hunger and basic human needs are not
just issues that should be dealt with during the holiday season. Our annual Turkey Trot has been serving
the hungry in our metropolitan area for over 41 years.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025