TurCreek Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $27 · goes up to $30 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $27$30 after Oct 31, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $27 until Oct 31, then $30 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $27, entry is about 23 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 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 6:55 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 5,640 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
Village Greens Park, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Colorado Race Timing) for TurCreek Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at TurCreek Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:39 or better, the top quarter in 29:03, and half the field in 35:16; the last tenth came in after 57:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:51 | 19:51 |
| 20-29 | 29:03 | 21:20 |
| 30-39 | 23:26 | 22:39 |
| 40-49 | 31:15 | 21:06 |
| 50-59 | 25:04 | 28:48 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 52:30 |
| 70+ | 52:24 | n/a |
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
Up 21 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
TurCreek Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 278 to 337 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:28 to 35:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 (+21%) | 35:16 | under 23:39 | 16:20 |
| 2024 | 278 | 38:28 | under 23:37 | 16:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:03, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
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 26 the day usually runs from 25°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 65°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
- Village Greens Park, Greenwood Village, CO 80111Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,640 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is TurCreek Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $27 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $27, entry is about 23 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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, 337 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:16 and the winner ran 16:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:03, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Village Greens Park, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
From the organizers
Register by November 1 for early bird pricing!!
Join us for the 3rd annual TurCreek Trot! Cherry Creek XC is excited to host runners and walkers of all levels for this Thanksgiving morning 5K. We will have a staggered start for runners, walkers, and strollers. Proceeds will benefit the Cherry Creek XC team. We are also asking participants to bring a non-perishable food item or unopened personal hygiene product to support the Cherry Creek School District's November donation drive. Learn more about the donation drive and specific requests here.