YMCA Turkey Trot 5K

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. 

Love The YMCA 5K Series? Do a YMCA 5K per month during the holidays. SAVE BIG when you complete ALL 3- Creepy Crawl, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog and we will reward you with the 2024 Commemorative Race Series gift! You must register for the 5K Series Bundle event, not each race individually, by October 25, 2025 in order to eligible.

*Early Bird Pricing for the 5K Series Bundle ends on September 6th.

Creepy Crawl October 25, 2025 More Info HERE

Turkey Trot November 27, 2025 More Info HERE

Jingle Jog December 13, 2025 More Info HERE

Register today for the Race Bundle to secure your very own 2025 commemorative gift.

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 Trot 5K bandana and a treat! All Furry Friends must run in the Furry Friend wave. Don't worry, your time starts when you cross the starting line and end when you cross the finish line. When registering for your run make sure you find the Furry Friend add on for $15.

Remember to sign up early to guarantee your Turkey Trot shirt for 2025!
Race day registration does not guarantee shirt.

Entry Fees

*Early bird pricing is available*

October 11 - November 26, 6:59pm

Ages 0-19: $35
Ages 20+: $45

Day of Entry Fee

Ages 0-19: $40
Ages 20+: $50

Furry Friends: $15 ***Look for the FURRY FRIEND ADD ON in registration***

Children in Strollers: No charge

Pricing stops at 6:59pm the day BEFORE the event. If you register at 7pm (or after), or on the day of the event you will pay Day of Entry Fee.

SAVE BIG! When you sign up for all three races in the YMCA RACE SERIES: Creepy Crawl, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog. Must register through the Race Series Bundle (not individual races) to be eligible for discount and 2025 commemorative gift!

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 YMCA

RACE DAY - Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27 - Held inside Briargate YMCA Center, in the "little" gym

7:00 a.m. - and will close PROMPTLY at 8:45 a.m. Lines are longest on race day, please plan ahead. 
Briargate YMCA

Start Times

8:15 a.m. - Kids' Tiny Trot
9:00 a.m. - Turkey Trot 5K

THANK YOU!

We can't wait for race day! The Turkey Trot is a wonderful community event and 2025 will mark our 28^th year! You'll have a great time while making it possible for your friends and neighbors in need to access membership and programs at the Y. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been serving residents in our area for over 140 years by building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thanks for being a crucial part in our success!

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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. 

• 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
  3rd - $50 Fleet Feet GC
• Award Ceremony will be held near the finish line. Top 3 overall Male and Female at 9:45AM. Top 3 in each age category will be shortly after once most participants are in. 

5K Map

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Tiny Trot 1K Map

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