Turkey Trots have become an essesntial part of Thanksgiving tradition. The holiday best known for food comas, family and football now includes a morning Turkey Trot in preparation for the 5000 calories headed your way. Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock (no pun intended) to events across the country.
We have two things for you in this article
1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Denver area that you might want to check out.
2 - The RunGuides Denver Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you.
Turkey Day 5K
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Distance: 5k Fun Run
Location: Parker
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. Participants may also choose to add on a finisher medal during registration.
> Get more info about the Turkey Day 5k
Longmont Turkey Trot
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Distance: 10k and 2 miles
Location: Longmont
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 Annual Longmont Turkey Trot
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Distance: 5k and 10k
Location: Denver
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 22, 2025
Distance: 5k and Fun Run
Location: Colorado Springs
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
10k Turkey Trek & 5k Turkey Trot
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Distance: 10k Trek, 5k Trot, and 2k Toddle
Location: Arvada
This is not your run of the mill 'Turkey Trot.' This is the 10k 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. Is this a course on which to set a personal record? Hah! This is the course to BRAG about completing - with ALL of its holiday-themed challenges. Are you ready to conquer it?
> Get more info about the 10k Turkey Trek & 5k Turkey Trot
Broomfield Turkey Day 5k
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Kids Run
Location: Broomfield
Welcoming all runners, walkers, and pumpkin pie eaters alike! This fall event is fun for the whole family. Youth and team pricing is available!
> Get more info about the Broomfield Turkey Day 5k
Turkey ROCK Trot
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Distance: 5k
Location: Castle Rock
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 27, 2025
Distance: 4mi and 1mi
Location: Denver
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
