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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:30 AM | $44$49 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| HALF TURKEY | Half Marathon | Nov 21, 20268:40 AM | $74$79 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 10k Turkey Trek | 10K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $54$59 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 2k Turkey Toddle (un-timed) | Other | Nov 21, 20269:10 AM | $29$39 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $49 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $74, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arvada runs 2:09:19, about 9:52 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:24 and men in 1:59:37.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 5k Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 5,760 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.
Ralston Creek Trail @ Long Lake Ranch Park, Arvada, CO 80007
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (3W Races) for TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5k Turkey Trot, the fastest tenth finished in 26:23 or better, the top quarter in 31:55, and half the field in 36:34; the last tenth came in after 57:21.
At the 2025 10k Turkey Trek, the fastest tenth finished in 49:35 or better, the top quarter in 56:54, and half the field in 1:03:40; the last tenth came in after 1:21:57.
At the 2025 HALF TURKEY, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:26 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:11, and half the field in 2:10:58; the last tenth came in after 2:44:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:50 | 23:55 |
| 20-29 | 28:29 | 22:08 |
| 30-39 | 26:22 | 20:44 |
| 40-49 | 25:50 | 22:05 |
| 50-59 | 31:47 | 30:08 |
| 60-69 | 33:42 | 32:28 |
| 70+ | 56:06 | 35:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 206 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 162 to 439 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:26 to 36:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 439 (+69%) | 36:34 | under 26:23 | 16:57 |
| 2024 | 259 (+90%) | 39:10 | under 27:30 | 18:44 |
| 2023 | 136 (-14%) | 37:30 | under 25:54 | 22:03 |
| 2022 | 159 (-2%) | 40:43 | under 27:25 | 20:31 |
| 2021 | 162 | 35:26 | under 25:27 | 18:30 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:55, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
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.
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
DATE: Nov 19, 2026. TIME: 4pm-7pm. LOCATION: Road Runner Sports Westminster. ADDRESS: 10442 Town Center Dr Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80021. APPU FAQs: Yes, you can pick up for a friend or send someone to pick up for you! Yes, we will accept…
Schedule and packet pickup
Be a part of our community-based race as we partner with the Community Table to restock their cupboards before a busy holiday season. Their current need is: -FOOD: Canned fruit, Peanut butter. -PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (shampoo/conditioners…
Schedule and packet pickup
8:00 AM Expo Open, Walk Up Registration and Late Packet Pick Up. 8:30 AM 5k Turkey Trot Start (North Start Line). 8:40 AM HALF TURKEY Start (North Start Line). 9:00 AM 10k Turkey Trek Start (South Start Line). 9:10 AM 2k Turkey Toddle…
Course
HALF TURKEY Course Map - Click Here. 10K Turkey TREK Course Map -Click Here. 5K Turkey TROT Course Map- Click Here. 2k Turkey TODDLE Course Map - Click Here. Location: Long Lake Ranch Regional Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (…
Parking and travel
DIRECTIONS: 17850 W 64th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado is the approximate address. From Boulder and points north, take Hwy 93 SOUTH to Arvada’s 64th Pkwy. Pay attention to the signs that say “Arvada”! The turn will be before North Table…
Rules and FAQ
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Organize this race? Add details or a correction
This is not your run of the mill 'Turkey Trot.' This is the Turkey TREK! Are you up for the challenge? Run a steady uphill climb to the summit of the course at the 3 mile mark. Poised at the top of the hill is the infamous EGG NOG CHUG Challenge where racers (have the option) to chug 5 oz of eggnog. (Those who 'chug' are entered to win a new pair of shoes!) It's windy and wild at the top and the limitless views are UNMATCHED. Run the ridge for a mile before starting the more gradual, yet still winding, descent down the east side of the mesa.