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Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run 2026

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Denver)
Location: Buena Vista, Colorado
Entry fee: From Free
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Buena Vista Turkey Trot Family Fun Run	Kids	Nov 26, 202610:00 AM	Free	–
Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K	5K	Nov 26, 202610:30 AM	$35	250

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Buena Vista Turkey Trot Family Fun Run: Free until Nov 26.
Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K: $35 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Colorado ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Colorado runs 37:11, about 11:58 a mile, based on 257 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:54 and men in 33:00.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Buena Vista Turkey Trot Family Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 10,530 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

203 South Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 11°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 0°F and hot years reach 48°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 203 South Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 10,530 feet
Results posted by the race: Results
Included with entry: To Be Announced
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run?: Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Colorado?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Colorado ($35).
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?: 203 South Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211.