Events
Turkey Trot 5K
Kids Tiny Trot
Description
Our 28th 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.
Highlights!
Furry Friends Wave
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.
RACE T-SHIRT
Remember to sign up early to guarantee your Turkey Trot shirt for 2025!
Race day registration does not guarantee shirt.
Pricing for 2025
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 Pick-up and Race Day Info
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 28th 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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Volunteer Opportunities
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.
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
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.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://ppymca.org/programs/healthy-living/ymca-5k-race-series-2024/turkey-trot-5k/.
Place
Colorado Springs, CO US 80920
Race Courses
Race Contact Info
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Directions
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