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A turkey is given to the 6 runners closest to their predicted finish time. A cornish hen is given to the runner that is the furthest from their predicted finish time.
Turkey Trot Predict 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $5 until Nov 20.
Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $5, entry is about 86 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 Springs runs 37:17, about 12:00 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:49 and men in 34:13.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 6,000 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
Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 10°F and hot years reach 66°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Turkey Trot Predict cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,000 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trot Predict?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $5, entry is about 86 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.
- Where does it start?
- Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
From the organizers
How the Prediction Run Works
Submit your estimated 5K finish time when registering. Instead of a single mass start, we use a countdown clock set to the slowest predicted time.
Staggered Start: Slower runners start first, middle-of-the-pack runners follow, and the fastest runners start last. If everyone predicts perfectly, everyone finishes at the exact same time.
The Blind Finish: Once the last runner starts, the clock is covered. You will not see the time as you approach the finish line, so you won't know whether to sprint or slow down.
Gauge Your Strategy: Running completely alone late in the race means your prediction was off. Crossing the line surrounded by a crowd means you nailed your estimate.