Looking for a Turkey Trot in Denver? We have three things for you in this article:
1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Denver area you might want to check out.
2 - The RunGuides Denver Turkey Trot map to help find Turkey Trots near you.
3 - If there's pie at the finish line of the run.
This list is continually updated as we find more Denver Turkey Trots.
Longmont Turkey Trot
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Distance: 10k, 2mi
Location: Longmont, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Not sure
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, GO! Sign up to run one of the most scenic, fastest, 10k or 2 mile courses around! 10K course also has a Wheelchair Division. Don’t just run for the fun of it, all of the Longmont Turkey Trot proceeds benefit the City of Longmont Recreation Services Youth Scholarship Fund!
> Get more info about the Longmont Turkey Trot
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Distance: 5k, 10k
Location: Denver, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Yes!
Join Pumpkin Pie 5K for a holiday tradition! The Pumpkin Pie 5K is a flat and fast 5K held at City Park in Denver, Colorado. Start your holiday season off right with this family friendly run. All finishers will get a piece of delicious pumpkin pie, as well as top-notch chip timing, a race logo shirt, a finisher's medal, and a finish line expo with vendors and food.
> Get more info about the Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K
Turkey Trot Prediction Run
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Distance: 5k
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? No pie, but those that predict their 5k time receive a turkey!
A prediction run, what is that? This event requires each runner to predict how long it will take them to finish the 5k course. The winners are not the first to finish, but those that finish closest to their prediction. Winners will receive, yep, you guessed it, a full-sized turkey.
> Get more info about the Turkey Trot Prediction Run
Turkey Trek
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Distance: 2k, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Location: Arvada, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Yes (but mid-run)!
The Turkey Trek turns a Thanksgiving run into a hill-filled challenge at Long Lake Regional Park in Arvada. The course climbs to a ridge with expansive views before winding back through the park, with optional holiday challenges including an eggnog chug, hay bale hop, and a fresh pumpkin pie stop along the way. Half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K distances are offered, with the event also supporting Community Table, a local food bank.
> Get more info about the Turkey Trek
Feed Your Soul Turkey Trot 5K
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Distance: 5k
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Uncertain
The Feed Your Soul Turkey Trot 5K brings Thanksgiving season running to Prospect Park in Wheat Ridge while supporting efforts to fight food insecurity in the local community. Proceeds benefit programs including the Feed the Future Backpack Program and Community Table, which provide meals to children and families in need. The event also includes a festive post race gathering and a chance to recharge in a mobile sauna.
> Get more info about the Feed Your Soul Turkey Trot 5K
Turkey Day 5K
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Distance: 5k
Location: Parker, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? No pie, but free hot cocoa, cider or coffee!
The tradition continues! Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends while getting a workout. Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this family-friendly community event is a laid-back trot with friends and neighbors. Registered participants will receive a commemorative pair of pair of knit gloves, souvenir race bib, and hot cocoa, cider or coffee.
> Get more info about the Turkey Day 5k
Broomfield Turkey Day 5k
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Kids Run
Location: Broomfield, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Yes!
The Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K is a Thanksgiving tradition featuring paved and dirt trail loops through Broomfield Commons. Alongside the 5K and 10K, a kids fun run keeps younger participants in the holiday spirit. The event also hosts a food drive benefiting Broomfield FISH, while the signature post race perk is a generous slice of pumpkin pie for participants!
> Get more info about the Broomfield Turkey Day 5k
Turkey ROCK Trot
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Distance: 5k
Location: Castle Rock, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? No pie, but free beer & breakfast!
Come out and trot, stroll, run, or walk and join Castle Rock's Turkey ROCK Trot annual Thanksgiving tradition. The Turkey ROCK Trot is a family Fun Run where you get the opportunity to "Run to Change Lives"! The Turkey Rock Trot is touted as one of the most premier Turkey Trots for families in Colorado by Colorado Runner and Hal Sports.
> Get more info about the Turkey ROCK Trot
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Distance: 4mi, 1mi
Location: Denver, CO
🥧 Do you get pie at the end of the run? Uncertain
The Mile High United Way Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1973, drawing nearly 9,000 people to Washington Park each year for a four-mile run/walk and community celebration. By participating in the Turkey Trot, you are joining Denver's greatest Thanksgiving tradition AND giving back to your community!
> Get more info about the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Looking for More Runs?
For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around the Denver area go to www.runguides.com/denver/runs
