Winter Park Turkey Trot 5K

Winter Park, CO

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

47 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park CO

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

5–29°F

dry

2024

11–30°F

rain

2023

-6–20°F

dry

2022

12–32°F

dry

2021

9–36°F

dry

2020

7–27°F

dry

2019

7–14°F

rain

2018

-4–22°F

dry

2017

16–42°F

dry

2016

-2–41°F

dry

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8°F at the start.

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About this race

Lace up your running shoes and start your Thanksgiving morning with some fresh mountain air and festive fun!
Join us for the Annual Winter Park Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk through the breathtaking scenery of Colorado’s high country.

📅 Date: Thanksgiving Day
🕤 Start Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Starting Line: 47 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park, CO
🏁 Finish Line: Vicious Cycle Brewing

Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or just trotting along in turkey-themed attire, this community-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Celebrate the season with crisp alpine views, great company, and a post-race pint at the finish line.

Costumes encouraged. Smiles guaranteed.

Gobble, wobble, and run with us!


$30 entry for adults and $15 for kids under 12 years old. The price will increase  $5 on Thanksgiving Day.

Packet Pick-Up
November 25: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Winter Park Information Center & 5:00-7:00 pm @ Vicious Cycle Brewing (751 Zerex St, Fraser, CO 80442)
November 26th: 8:30-9:30 am @ (50 Vasquez Rd, Winter Park, CO)

Fundraising:
All proceeds will be donated to The Fraser River Valley Lions Club to support the Grants to local non-profits and scholarships to local graduating seniors.

This race will take place in a high-altitude environment where icy and snow conditions could exist. The Course will be on Town of Winter Park side streets and the Town of Fraser recreation path. The course will be plowed as conditions allow. The event takes place no matter the weather; snow or shine! All sales final. 

Course map

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