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Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs 2026

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Denver)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KNov 8, 20268:00 AM$38$42 after Oct 20, 2026–
1 Mile1 MileNov 8, 20268:00 AM$22–
5K5KNov 8, 20268:00 AM$38$42 after Oct 18, 2026–
Girls on the Run - 5k5KNov 8, 20268:00 AM$38$42 after Oct 18, 2026–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonNov 8, 20268:00 AM$60$66 after Oct 18, 2026–
Kids DashKidsNov 8, 20268:00 AM$17–
Turkey Trails 10K 202710KNov 8, 20268:00 AM$38$42 after Oct 20, 2026–
Turkey Trails 5K 20275KNov 8, 20268:00 AM$38$42 after Oct 18, 2026–
Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027Half MarathonNov 8, 20268:00 AM$60$66 after Oct 18, 2026–
Volunteer then Run–Nov 8, 20268:00 AM$175
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.

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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.

5k CS

205
finishers
49:36
median (16:00 /mi)
23:47
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
median 49:3624:031:13:22
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10k CS

142
finishers
1:02:20
median (10:03 /mi)
40:05
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k CS
AgeWomenMen
Under 2048:2535:54
20-2939:0339:18
30-3934:5234:07
40-4938:0633:43
50-5939:0744:42
60-6942:55n/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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025205 (-18%)49:36under 35:5523:47
2024249 (+266%)37:10under 27:0018:07
20236836:41under 27:0724:34

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!

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