Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk - 5K - Presented by SLV Sports & Wellness & Knee Knockers Bar & Grill
Alamosa · starts 7:00 AM
Kids' run
Usually 25°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 17°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
Colorado turkey trots 2026
31 races in Colorado on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:00 AM, entries start at $13. Loveland and Denver have more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Denver
Usually 28°F at 8 AM, feeling like 19°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 12°F and 34°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 17 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 19 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 1 of 20. Typical wind is 5mph.
Coldest
9°F
2019, felt like 2°F
Warmest
42°F
2017, 6mph wind
Last year
29°F
2025, felt like 23°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Alpine Bank Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K
Boulder · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 22°F
Includes: Long Sleeve Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 21
Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K
Broomfield · starts 8:30 AM
10K5KKids' run
Usually 24°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 16°F
$44
$49 from Nov 14
Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run
Buena Vista · starts 10:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 11°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 3°F
Includes: To Be Announced
$35
Turkey ROCK Trot
Castle Rock
5KKids' run
Usually 26°F at 8 AM, feels like 17°F
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K presented by Corwin Honda
Colorado Springs · starts 8:15 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 27°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 19°F
Includes: Collectors Turkey Trot Race T-Shirt
$50
$55 on race day
Harvesting Hope 5k
Denver · starts 8:45 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 28°F at 8:45 AM, feels like 19°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 14
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot 2026
Denver · starts 9:00 AM
4 miKids' run
Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 23°F
Durango Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital
Durango · starts 10:00 AM
5 miKids' run
Usually 35°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 27°F
$27
$32 from Nov 1
The Pilgrimage Run 2026
Erie · starts 9:00 AM
2 mi4 miKids' run
Usually 28°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 20°F
Includes: Pilgrimage T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 11
YMCA of the Rockies Turkey Trot 5K
Estes Park
5KKids' run
Usually 17°F at 8 AM, feels like 8°F
Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
Fort Collins · starts 9:00 AM
4 miKids' run
Usually 29°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 23°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
$50 from Nov 16
Turkey Day 5K
Frisco
5K
Usually 9°F at 8 AM, feels like 0°F
The Great Turkey Chase
Golden · starts 8:30 AM
3 mi
Usually 29°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 19°F
$45
$55 from Nov 1
Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot
Grand Junction · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 33°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: Race Shirt
$30
$40 from Nov 23
NCMC Turkey Trot
Greeley · starts 9:00 AM
5K2K
Usually 29°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 22°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$35 from Nov 20
TurCreek Trot 5K
Greenwood Village · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 26°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 17°F
Includes: Pint Glass & Drawstring Bag
$27
$30 from Oct 26
2026 TD5K (Turkey Day)
Highlands Ranch · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 20°F
Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K
Johnstown · starts 7:45 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 26°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 20°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 14
Gobble Wobble Run 2026
Littleton · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 26°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 17°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot
Louisville · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 22°F
$20
$30 from Oct 31
2026 Loveland Turkey Trot
Loveland · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 27°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 21°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 15
Huffin' for Stuffin' 2-Mile Fun Run
Loveland · starts 8:00 AM
Kids' runVirtual option
Usually 27°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 21°F
Includes: Campfire Mug
$20
Montrose Turkey Trot
Montrose · starts 9:00 AM
2 mi10 mi
Usually 29°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 22°F
Includes: Montrose Turkey Trot T-Shirt (sponsors will be shown on back)
$13
$15 from Nov 1
Pagosa Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run/Walk
Pagosa Springs · starts 10:00 AM
Kids' run
Usually 32°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: Turkey Trot Souvenir
$25
Parker Parks and Recreation Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk
Parker · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 28°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 19°F
Includes: Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$38
$43 from Nov 12
YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot
Pueblo · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 23°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$50 from Nov 24
Steamboat Springs Turkey Trot
Steamboat Springs · starts 9:30 AM
5K
Usually 13°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 5°F
$25
$30 on race day
Westcliffe Turkey Trot
Westcliffe · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 24°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 15°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot
Windsor · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 29°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 23°F
Includes: Long Sleeve Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 21
Winter Park Turkey Trot 5K
Winter Park · starts 9:30 AM
5K
Usually 14°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 4°F
Includes: Beanie Hat
$30
$35 on race day
Colorado turkey trots by town
Colorado turkey trot questions
- When are the Colorado turkey trots in 2026?
- All 31 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:00 AM: Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk - 5K - Presented by SLV Sports & Wellness & Knee Knockers Bar & Grill (Alamosa). 23 of the 28 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Colorado?
- None of the 31 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Montrose Turkey Trot (Montrose) at $13.
- Which Colorado turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 2 of 31: Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K (Broomfield) and Montrose Turkey Trot (Montrose).
- Which Colorado turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 17 of 31 add a kids' dash or fun run: 2026 TD5K (Turkey Day) (Highlands Ranch), Alpine Bank Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K (Boulder), Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K (Broomfield), Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run (Buena Vista), Durango Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital (Durango) and 12 more.
- Do Colorado turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 21 of 31 have a higher price coming. The soonest is TurCreek Trot 5K (Greenwood Village), going from $27 to $30 on Oct 26.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Denver?
- At 8 AM it's usually 28°F, feeling like 19°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 9°F in 2019 to 42°F in 2017. It was at or below freezing in 17 of those years.
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