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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Tiny Trot | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | Free | – |
| Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 16, 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 $50 on Oct 16, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Kids Tiny Trot starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 6,820 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.
4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Colorado Race Timing) for YMCA Turkey Trot 5K presented by Corwin Honda. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:04 or better, the top quarter in 30:33, and half the field in 37:09; the last tenth came in after 1:00:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:50 | 16:04 |
| 20-29 | 20:55 | 17:14 |
| 30-39 | 21:20 | 17:12 |
| 40-49 | 23:06 | 19:21 |
| 50-59 | 25:59 | 21:07 |
| 60-69 | 28:43 | 24:43 |
| 70+ | 37:31 | 31:07 |
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 25 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 2,733 to 3,409 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:35 to 37:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,409 (+23%) | 37:09 | under 26:04 | 15:34 |
| 2024 | 2,774 (-11%) | 37:21 | under 26:04 | 16:12 |
| 2023 | 3,121 (+29%) | 37:10 | under 25:37 | 15:49 |
| 2022 | 2,416 (-12%) | 37:13 | under 26:11 | 16:39 |
| 2021 | 2,733 | 35:35 | under 24:56 | 14:54 |
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 30:33, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 3 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 26 the day usually runs from 24°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 9°F and hot years reach 60°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.
What the organizers of YMCA Turkey Trot 5K presented by Corwin Honda cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend who is registered for the 5k! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after Furry Friends. Furry friends will receive a Turkey…
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup. Tuesday, November 25 - Held inside the Briargate YMCA Center, in the "little" gym. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 - Held inside the Briargate YMCA Center, in the "little" gym. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Briargate…
Schedule and packet pickup
We need help in many areas during packet pick up and on race day all along the course! Click here to sign up to volunteer for many different jobs! Register by November 1 and receive a race hoodie. Hoodies given out on race morning.
Course
5K Map. Download Printable 5K Map. View on Map My Run. Tiny Trot 1K Map. Download Printable Tiny Trot 1K Map. View on Map My Run.
Shirt and medal
Remember to sign up early to guarantee your Turkey Trot shirt for 2025! Race day registration does not guarantee shirt.
Awards
The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze Turkey Trot medal. The overall top male/ female will win Fleet Feet Gift Certificate. 1st - $100 Fleet Feet GC. 2nd - $75 Fleet Feet GC…
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Our 29th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Tiny Trot have been family holiday traditions for years! This 5k annually attracts over 4,000 participants to start off their Thanksgiving Day! All proceeds from the Turkey Trot 5K benefit the YMCA and provide support to a family or individual in need.