Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $42 on Oct 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $38$42 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $38$42 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Girls on the Run - 5k | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $38$42 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $60$66 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Turkey Trails 10K 2027 | 10K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $38$42 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails 5K 2027 | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $38$42 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $60$66 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $42 on Oct 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $38 until Oct 20, then $42 until Nov 6, then $46 until Nov 8.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Nov 8.
- 5K: $38 until Oct 18, then $42 until Nov 6, then $46 until Nov 8.
- Girls on the Run - 5k: $38 until Oct 18, then $42 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Colorado ($60).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Colorado Springs runs 2:13:45, about 10:12 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:29:44 and men in 2:06:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 6,160 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
Goose Gossage Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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 (3 years)5k CS
10k CS
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs?
At the 2025 5k CS, the fastest tenth finished in 35:55 or better, the top quarter in 40:55, and half the field in 49:36; the last tenth came in after 1:03:49.
At the 2025 10k CS, the fastest tenth finished in 48:18 or better, the top quarter in 53:32, and half the field in 1:02:20; the last tenth came in after 1:25:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 48:25 | 35:54 |
| 20-29 | 39:03 | 39:18 |
| 30-39 | 34:52 | 34:07 |
| 40-49 | 38:06 | 33:43 |
| 50-59 | 39:07 | 44:42 |
| 60-69 | 42:55 | 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 187 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 68 to 205 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:41 to 49:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 205 (-18%) | 49:36 | under 35:55 | 23:47 |
| 2024 | 249 (+266%) | 37:10 | under 27:00 | 18:07 |
| 2023 | 68 | 36:41 | under 27:07 | 24:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 40:55, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 38 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most Colorado 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 53:32, against 55:16 in a typical Colorado 10K, so times here run 3 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 8 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 68°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
- Goose Gossage Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80907Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,160 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Oct 20, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Colorado ($60).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 205 runners finished the 5k CS; the median finish was 49:36 and the winner ran 23:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 40:55, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 38 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Goose Gossage Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!