Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup will be 11/13 at the Leyden Rock Clubhouse from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Event Day packet pickup will be in the Clubhouse from 8:00am to 8:50am.
Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Arvada, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $10$15 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| No Frills 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $15 until Nov 14, then $20 until Nov 15.
- No Frills 5K: Free until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arvada runs 36:35, about 11:47 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:42 and men in 33:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,860 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
17685 W 83rd Dr, Arvada, CO 80007
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)140
finishers
35:12
median (11:20 /mi)
18:40
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Runners Roost Race Services) for Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:09 or better, the top quarter in 27:26, and half the field in 35:12; the last tenth came in after 51:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:06 | 21:16 |
| 30-39 | 33:25 | 25:26 |
| 40-49 | 27:14 | 27:30 |
| 50-59 | 39:02 | 26:49 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 12 percent since 2024.
160
2024
140
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 160 to 140 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:58 to 35:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 (-12%) | 35:12 | under 25:09 | 18:40 |
| 2024 | 160 | 33:58 | under 23:26 | 17:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:26, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 67°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 17685 W 83rd Dr, Arvada, CO 80007Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,860 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 140 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:12 and the winner ran 18:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:26, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 17685 W 83rd Dr, Arvada, CO 80007.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Leyden Rock Turkey Trot 5K on November 14th at 9 AM, where fun and community come together!
As always, we’re committed to giving back. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit Community Table, and you can also make a monetary donation directly through our registration website.
We have even more prizes this year, including awards for school-aged runners who place in the 5K, 1st place dog winner, and best-dressed individual and group. Lace up your sneakers, bring your holiday spirit, and let’s make this year’s Turkey Trot the best one yet!