TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)

This is NOT your run-of-the-mill Turkey Trot. This is the TURKEY TREK! 🦃 Are you up for the challenge?

THREE WILD CHALLENGES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE TREK! 🥛🌾🥧

What makes the Turkey Trek so much more fun than your average Turkey Trot? THE CHALLENGES! Chug some eggnog, hop some hay bales, and fill your pie hole with pumpkin pie! We encourage EVERYONE to get in on the ridiculous holiday fun! Of course, all challenges are optional, but where's the fun in playing it safe? Come ready to laugh, cheer each other on, and make some unforgettable Turkey Trek memories!

THE 10K TURKEY TREK — THE ORIGINAL CHALLENGE!

Start with a steady uphill climb to the summit at mile 3, where the infamous EGGNOG CHUG CHALLENGE awaits! Take the optional challenge to chug 5 oz of eggnog and earn an entry to win a new pair of running shoes!

Catch your breath (if you can!) and soak in the UNMATCHED views from the top of the mesa. Then run the ridge for a mile before winding your way down the east side.

Once you're off the hill, it's time for the HAY BALE HOP CHALLENGE! Navigate the hay bales along the relatively flat straightaway before continuing your clockwise loop back toward the park.

Just one kilometer from the finish, you'll encounter the final test: FILL YOUR PIE HOLE! Enjoy a fresh portion of holiday pumpkin pie before making your final push to the finish line.

Is this a course for setting a personal record? HA! This is a course for BRAGGING RIGHTS! Hills, holiday treats, ridiculous challenges, and a whole lot of fun. Can you conquer the Turkey Trek?

THE 5K — TWO CHALLENGES, HALF THE DISTANCE!

Not quite ready to conquer the full 10K? Our 5K delivers plenty of Turkey Trek fun without the big climb to the summit!

You'll tackle TWO holiday challenges along the way:

HAY BALE HOP CHALLENGE — Get those legs moving!
FILL YOUR PIE HOLE CHALLENGE — Pumpkin pie awaits!

THE 2K — A LITTLE TREK AND A LITTLE PIE!

Looking for a shorter holiday adventure? Our 2K is a great way to join the fun without tackling the bigger distances.

You'll encounter the FILL YOUR PIE HOLE CHALLENGE, where a delicious portion of pumpkin pie adds a sweet twist to your trek!

THE HALF TURKEY — 13.1 MILES OF HOLIDAY GLORY!

For those of you who eat hills for breakfast and wash them down with eggnog, we've got an even BIGGER challenge!

The HALF TURKEY takes on ALL THREE challenges offered along the 10K course, plus additional mileage to bring your adventure to a full 13.1 miles.

Conquer the Half Turkey and you'll earn a commemorative FINISHER MUG to celebrate your accomplishment!

So, what's it going to be? A little turkey, the full trek, or the HALF TURKEY? 🦃

10K Turkey TREK Course Map -Click Here

Location: Long Lake Ranch Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS)

Port-O-Lets: There are no toilets on the 10k distance course, but plenty at the expo.

Course Surface: 1.5 miles total of the 10k are on crushed gravel and the remainder is on concrete.  These concrete and gravel trails are at least 8 feet wide. 

Free GPS Tracking: Friends near and far can send FREE cheers and track your progress when you use the RaceJoy App - INCLUDED with your registration! (5k and 10k only)

Water: The 10k sees 1 water station at the Egg Nog Challenge.

Course Cut Off: Runners must be off the course by 11:40 AM.  There is no early start option for this event.  All runners must start at their scheduled start times.

Dogs, Strollers, Skateboards: Your well behaved, leashed dogs and well-behaved children in strollers are welcome on this course.  Slower runners should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  If you ride your skateboard during the event, we will cheer for you, but also disqualify you.  The same is true should you decide to ride down a hill INSIDE your stroller.

Snow: We will run, even in snow.  Plan accordingly.  Wear layers, bring dry shoes for after the race, run more carefully on slippery surfaces....If the Parks Department restricts use of the park or the Police Department restricts use of roadways for commuting to the event because of some "snowpocalypse", then watch here for updates and check your email.

Start/Finish Description:   This race has 2 starting areas and 2 finish areas for multiple distances running throughout the day.  Listen for your group to be announced and directed to your start line.

10k Runners - you'll use the south side start line.  Just south of the expo, you'll pass through a narrow gate to the trail system.  From the gate, turn left (EAST) to the start line (there will be a big START FLAG)  Start at that line and run WEST, in a clockwise route.  You'll pass the finish line about 100 feet into your run and you'll cross over the start location again about 100 feet from your finish.  That little 100 foot section is the only 'cross over' of your course. 

THREE WILD CHALLENGES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE TREK! 🥛🌾🥧

This is no ordinary Turkey Trot! The Turkey Trek is packed with ridiculous holiday fun, and we encourage EVERYONE to get in on the action! All challenges are optional, but they're what make this race an adventure worth bragging about!

Here's what you'll encounter along your TREK:

10K Turkey Trek: 🥛 Eggnog Chug + 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole

Come ready to laugh, cheer on your fellow trekkers, and make some unforgettable holiday memories!

2k Turkey TODDLE Course Map - Click Here

Location: Long Lake Ranch Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS)

Port-O-Lets: 2k runners will find restrooms at the expo before and after the run.

Course Surface: 2k course is concrete.

Water: Hydrate before you run; that pie can be dry; but that's why it's a CHALLENGE!  There is no water station on the 2k course.  There is water for refilling your personal bottle before or after the run at the expo area.

Course Cut Off: Runners must be off the course by 11:40 AM.  There is no early start option for this event.  All runners must start at their scheduled start times.

Dogs, Strollers, Skateboards: Your well behaved, leashed dogs and well-behaved children in strollers are welcome on this course.  Slower runners should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left. 

Snow: We will run, even in snow.  Plan accordingly.  Wear layers, bring dry shoes for after the race, run more carefully on slippery surfaces....If the Parks Department restricts use of the park or the Police Department restricts use of roadways for commuting to the event because of some "snowpocalypse", then watch here for updates and check your email.

Start/Finish Description:   This race has 2 starting areas and 2 finish areas for multiple distances running throughout the day.  Listen for your group to be announced and directed to your start line.

2k Turkey Toddlers - Your start AND finish are at the arch on the trail south of the expo.  You'll run 1k to the "Fill Your Pie Hole" challenge which is your turn around area.  Eat your pie and then run 1k back to the finish line!

5K Turkey TROT Course Map- Click Here

Location: Long Lake Ranch Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS)

Port-O-Lets: There are no toilets on the short distance courses but plenty at the expo.

Course Surface: 5k Course is all concrete.

Free GPS Tracking: Friends near and far can send FREE cheers and track your progress when you use the RaceJoy App - INCLUDED with your registration! 

Water: Hydrate before you run; that pie can be dry and hopping those hay bales can make ya thirsty, but that's why they are called a CHALLENGES!  There is no water station on the 5k course.  There is water for refilling your personal bottle before or after the run at the expo area. 

Course Cut Off: Runners must be off the course by 11:40 AM.  There is no early start option for this event.  All runners must start at their scheduled start times.

Dogs, Strollers, Skateboards: Your well behaved, leashed dogs and well-behaved children in strollers are welcome on this course.  Slower runners should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  If you ride your skateboard during the event, we will cheer for you, but also disqualify you.  The same is true should you decide to ride down a hill INSIDE your stroller.

Snow: We will run, even in snow.  Plan accordingly.  Wear layers, bring dry shoes for after the race, run more carefully on slippery surfaces....If the Parks Department restricts use of the park or the Police Department restricts use of roadways for commuting to the event because of some "snowpocalypse", then watch here for updates and check your email.

Start/Finish Description:   This race has 2 starting areas and 2 finish areas for multiple distances running throughout the day.  Listen for your group to be announced and directed to your start line.

5k Runners - New in 2026 - 5k Runners will start at the north end of the expo near the turf soccer fields (Same start line as the 1/2 Turkey)  They will run a PURE out and back course to the north and east, returning exactly to where they started.  5k is the ONLY distance that will finish at the northern arch/mats.  All other distances will finish on the south side of the expo on the trail system, just as we've done for the past 15 years.

TWO WILD CHALLENGES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE TREK! 🌾🥧

This is no ordinary Turkey Trot! The Turkey Trek is packed with ridiculous holiday fun, and we encourage EVERYONE to get in on the action! All challenges are optional, but they're what make this race an adventure worth bragging about!

Here's what you'll encounter along your TREK:

5K Turkey Trot: 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole

Come ready to laugh, cheer on your fellow trekkers, and make some unforgettable holiday memories!

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 walk up registrations during advanced packet pick up.
Yes, you can pick up your packet during advanced packet pick up even if you just signed up

Bring your bib and ID to Colorado Tap House after the race! They open at 8:30AM.

Your race bib gets you a BOGO (Buy One Get One) deal on any beverage item (discount applied to the lesser value item) at the Colorado tap House.

14982 WEST 69TH AVENUE, ARVADA, CO, 80007

SPONSOR BENEFITS

Raise Brand Awareness
Community relations
High Visibility
Demonstration/Display opportunities
Product sampling/sale opportunities 
Partner with a charity that reflects your organization’s values
Give back to the community
Employee participation and team building

PRE-EVENT CONTACT

We would love to work with you to feature your product or business with our racers.  There are many ways to be involved and gain exposure, from hosting a packet pick up location or after party, sponsoring a water station (at select events), adding a goody or coupon to the goody bag, providing an in-kind donation/sample for the racers on the course or at the finish line, or setting up a booth on race-day at the expo. 

We can feature your business on the event webpage, racer emails or social media!  All sponsorship payments must be received before your business is included in any kind of mention or posting.

Please contact our sponsorship team before the race with any questions:

AJ Benefield / AJ@3WRaces.com

TENT/TABLE:  You will be given approximately 12'x12' of space.  Tents and tables are NOT included, however, some of you have already arranged for table/tent rental from 3W Races.  In that case, your tent and or table will be set for you at your designated space.

Generally, tent rental is $95 and tables are $20 each to rent for the event.  3W will bring the tent/table, set it up at your designated location and tear it down at the end of the event.  If you are interested in this arrangement, please coordinate with us at least one week in advance.

Goody Bag Stuffer

If you have arranged to place something into the Goody Bag, please make sure your 'stuffer' reaches us by the deadline so our volunteers and staff can get it into each racer's goody bag!  Items received after the deadline will not be in the goody bag.  Please provide 1100 items.

STUFFER DEADLINE:

November 13, 2026 by 4:00 PM

STUFFER SHIP LOCATION:

Mail to: 7960 Hollywood St, Commerce City, CO 80022
(If you would rather drop off in person than mail/ship your items, please email us in advance to make arrangements.)

Racer Information

1100 participants are expected in 2026.

14%    18 and Under
15%    19-29
29%    30's
23%    40's
17%    50-64
2%      65+

40%     Male
60%     Female

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Race Day: Location - CLICK HERE

TIME:  7:00-7:30 AM Vendor Set Up (exact booth space is first come, first served.)  First race starts at 8:30 AM. Vendor teardown begins at 11:45 AM. CLICK HERE for racer schedule.

SURFACE: Vendors, you will set up on the packed gravel parking lot; plan accordingly.  It gets windy at this location. REALLY windy! Tent weights are required, and staking is not allowed.

Please check in at the 3W Races tent on race day regarding the specific location of your booth space! 

Race Director Direct Number: Alyssa: 720-771-4076

Location: Long Lake Ranch Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS)

THREE WILD CHALLENGES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE TREK! 🥛🌾🥧

This is no ordinary Turkey Trot! The Turkey Trek is packed with ridiculous holiday fun, and we encourage EVERYONE to get in on the action! All challenges are optional, but they're what make this race an adventure worth bragging about!

Here's what you'll encounter along your TREK:

2K Turkey Toddle: 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole Challenge
5K Turkey Trot: 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole
10K Turkey Trek: 🥛 Eggnog Chug + 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole
Half Turkey (13.1): 🥛 Eggnog Chug + 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole
Come ready to laugh, cheer on your fellow trekkers, and make some unforgettable holiday memories!

HALF MARATHON COURSE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

10k TURKEY TREK COURSE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

5k TURKEY TROT COURSE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

2k TURKEY TODDLE COURSE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

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 Mountain and there will be a large (3 Story), beige colored water tank in the northeast corner of the intersection.  Turn left onto 64th Pkwy and travel 1 mile to the driveway entrance of the Long Lake Ranch Regional Park on your right.  While you are traveling for that mile, you will pass the North Area Athletic Complex and, an additional entrance to Long Lake Ranch Park which is gated on your right, a Dog Park and a Disc Golf Course on your left.  

After entering the park complex, travel about 4/10 mile west and then turn left (south) into the parking lots for the event.  Parking is ample in these lots.  The expo and course access point is at the far south end of the parking area.

 From Golden and points south, take Hwy 93 NORTH to Arvada’s 64th Pkwy.  Turn right onto 64th Pkwy and travel 1 mile to the driveway entrance of the Long Lake Ranch Regional Park on your right.  While you are traveling for that mile, you will pass the North Area Athletic Complex and, an additional entrance to Long Lake Ranch Park which is gated on your right, a Dog Park and a Disc Golf Course on your left.

After entering the park complex, travel about 4/10 mile west and then turn left (south) into the parking lots for the event.  Parking is ample in these lots.  The expo and course access point is at the far south end of the parking area.

HALF TURKEY Course Map - Click Here

Location: Long Lake Ranch Park: 17850 W 64th Ave, Arvada Colorado (CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS)

Portable Toilets: Plenty of portable toilets are available at the expo. Half Turkey runners will also find portable toilets along the course at approximately miles 6.2 and 10.3.

Course Surface: 1.5 miles total of the 13.1 on crushed gravel and the remainder is on concrete.  These concrete and gravel trails are at least 8 feet wide. 

Free GPS Tracking: Friends near and far can send FREE cheers and track your progress when you use the RaceJoy App - INCLUDED with your registration!

Water: Half Turkey runners will encounter five water stations, near miles 3, 5, 7, 9.5 and 11.5. Gatorade Lime will also be available at the final four stations.

Course Cut Off: Runners must be off the course by 11:40 AM.  There is no early start option for this event.  All runners must start at their scheduled start times.

Dogs, Strollers, Skateboards: Your well behaved, leashed dogs and well-behaved children in strollers are welcome on this course.  Slower runners should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  If you ride your skateboard during the event, we will cheer for you, but also disqualify you.  The same is true should you decide to ride down a hill INSIDE your stroller.

Snow: We will run, even in snow.  Plan accordingly.  Wear layers, bring dry shoes for after the race, run more carefully on slippery surfaces....If the Parks Department restricts use of the park or the Police Department restricts use of roadways for commuting to the event because of some "snowpocalypse", then watch here for updates and check your email.

Start/Finish Description:   This race has 2 starting areas and 2 finish areas for multiple distances running throughout the day.  Listen for your group to be announced and directed to your start line.

HALF TURKEYS - start from the north end of the expo area and run up and out the soccer fields, connecting with the end of the 10k course.  You'll loop through the 10k start line and the finish line (approx .4 mile in to your race) and then continue along the 10k route until the back side of the hill around mile 5 where you'll turn east (left) and run under Virgil Way on the Ralston Creek Trail along the golf course.  Run east to about mile 8.3 where you'll turn around and come back west on the same route.  When you run back under Virgil Way and connect with the 10k course, you'll be at about mile 11.5.  Finish the race by running through, up, around the hay bale challenge and the fill your pie hole station on your way to the finish line where your commemorative mug will be waiting!

THREE WILD CHALLENGES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE TREK! 🥛🌾🥧

This is no ordinary Turkey Trot! The Turkey Trek is packed with ridiculous holiday fun, and we encourage EVERYONE to get in on the action! All challenges are optional, but they're what make this race an adventure worth bragging about!

Here's what you'll encounter along your TREK:

Half Turkey (13.1): 🥛 Eggnog Chug + 🌾 Hay Bale Hop + 🥧 Fill Your Pie Hole
Come ready to laugh, cheer on your fellow trekkers, and make some unforgettable holiday memories!

 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, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, soaps, etc.)
-RTD bus cards/tokens/tickets

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 Start (South Start Line)

9:15 AM 5k Awards

10:10 AM 10k Awards and HALF TURKEY Overall Awards

10:55 AM HALF TURKEY Age Group Awards

11:40 AM FINISH LINE (COURSE) CLOSES

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Sneakers4Funds to provide you with a socially responsible way to donate your gently worn, used or new sneakers and running shoes to a good cause we support! The sneakers will help benefit Growing Home as well as give a hand up, not a handout, to micro-enterprises in 25 developing countries. The athletic shoes will be kept out of landfills where they can take decades to fully decompose. Visit Sneakers4Funds to learn more!

It's super simple! All you need to do is bring your lightly worn athletic shoes and sneakers to the race (either race day or at packet pick up). We collect them and mail them and a donation is made to Growing Home! 

Please donate only gently worn, used, and new athletic shoes.  These sneakers, trainers, and other athletic shoes will be worn again by people in developing nations, so please make sure there are no holes or soles falling off and that they are in wearable condition.  Dress shoes, sandals, brown shoes, flip flops, cleats, etc. and other shoes that are NOT athletic shoes will NOT be accepted. 

Please tie your shoes together or put a rubber band around the pair! 

Top 10 2k Toddlers will be recognized.  The 2k event is not timed.

Awards will be presented on race day! Please visit our Race Day Schedule for presentation times.

Timed Age groups 

5k: M/F 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

10k and Half: M/F 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

The top 3 women, men and non-binary finishers will be recognized as well as the top three women and men in each of the above listed age groups.  Overall award winners are removed from age-group award consideration. Each participant may receive only one award.

The event is CHIP TIMED.  Overall Winners are scored based on GUN TIME.  All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time.

Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line.  Your timing chip is adhered to the back of your race bib (race number.)  You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your shirt/race packet.  Please wear the bib that is assigned to YOU and not to someone else in your family.  Please wear the bib on the FRONT, OUTSIDE of your clothing just above your hips.  If you wear a bib assigned to someone else or do not wear the bib HORIZONTALLY on the front, outside of your clothing, your result may not register and you will be ineligible for awards.

RESULTS will be sent to you electronically upon finishing (if you opt in for that option during registration) and will be available to view here LIVE during the event and after the race.  Please email us if you find an error, in the case that you wore someone else's bib or your age/gender information, name spelling, etc. is incorrect.  info@3wraces.com

2026 SWAG! 🦃

All participants receive a red, heavyweight performance-blend hooded sweatshirt in adult unisex sizing!

HALF TURKEY BONUS: Conquer all 13.1 miles and earn a commemorative FINISHER MUG to celebrate your accomplishment!

Egg Nog Chug - brought to you by Road Runner Sports (10k & Half)

Hay Bale Hop- brought to you by Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply (5k, 10k & Half)

Fill Your Pie Hole! (EVERYONE!)