2026 Loveland Turkey Trot 2026 — Loveland, CO

Grab your running shoes (and your turkey hats!) — the 25th Annual Loveland Turkey Trot is here, and this milestone is worth celebrating! 🎉 Voted the #1 Charity Walk/Run by NOCO Style every year since 2021, this beloved Thanksgiving tradition is hosted by BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado. The fun kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning at Northern Colorado Medical Center: Loveland Campus (2000 N Boise Ave, Loveland, CO). The stroller- and dog-friendly 5K winds through the beautiful Boyd Lake State Park trail, making it the perfect way to start your holiday with fresh air, laughter, and community spirit. 25 years. 25 reasons to trot . Every step you take makes a difference! All proceeds benefit BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado — the organization behind the Turkey Trot — whose mission is bridging critical gaps in health and wellness for our neighbors in Larimer and Weld Counties. From supporting cancer patients and veterans to crisis health and dental care, your participation directly fuels programs that change lives right here in our community. This year's event features a limited-edition 25th Anniversary shirt and if you know the Turkey Trot, you know our shirts are legendary. Don't miss yours! 🥔 Bringing a little one ages 0-4? Register them for the Loveland Turkey Trot Loveland Turkey Trot - 4 & Under Lil' Taters event! This will help make check-in fast and easy for your whole family. It's the same race, same course, and same start time, just a separate registration so your little one gets the right bib at check-in. Li'l Tater registration is just $5! Important Note: For safety and insurance purposes, all participants (runners, walkers, strollers, wagons, and bikes) must be registered and wearing a bib. Start your Thanksgiving with fun, fitness, and a great cause — because at the Turkey Trot, you "trot first, turkey later!" 🦃 RACE VILLAGE — THE PARTY BEFORE & AFTER THE TROT! The Loveland Turkey Trot isn't just a race, it's a full Thanksgiving morning experience and one of Loveland's most beloved holiday traditions! Race Village in the Northern Colorado Medical Center: Loveland Campus parking lot is where the community comes together, and this year we're going all out for our 25th Anniversary. Arrive early and soak it all in: 🍳 Food Trucks — Work up an appetite (or reward yourself post-finish!) with local food trucks serving up hot, delicious bites. Because nothing tastes better than a warm breakfast after a Thanksgiving morning trot. 🛍️ Vendor Booths — Connect with local businesses and community organizations right here in Race Village. It's a great way to discover what Loveland has to offer while you warm up, cheer on your flock, and soak up the holiday spirit. 📸 Photo Booth — Strike a pose with your flock! Capture the memories with your crew at our festive Turkey Trot photo booth. Turkey hats, finisher medals, and your best race-day smiles encouraged. 🦃 Whether you're running, cheering, or just soaking up the Loveland holiday spirit, Race Village is the place to be on Thanksgiving morning. Bring the whole family — and bring your neighbors, too! PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS Make race day smooth and stress-free by grabbing your packet early! 📍 Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm BridgeWell Foundation Office – 808 W Eisenhower Blvd, Suite 202, Loveland, CO 80537 (2nd floor of ANB Bank) 📍 Wednesday, November 25 | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm BridgeWell Foundation Office – 808 W Eisenhower Blvd, Suite 202, Loveland, CO 80537 (2nd floor of ANB Bank) 📍 Race Day – Thursday, November 26 | 7:00 am – 8:15 am Onsite in Race Village near the finish line in the parking lot of Northern Colorado Medical Center: Loveland Campus – 2000 N Boise Ave, Loveland, CO 80538 👉 Picking up for a group? If you'll be collecting packets for five or more trotters, let us know in advance and we'll have everything ready for you! FUNDRAISE, HAVE FUN & WIN BIG! Take your Turkey Trot experience to the next level by becoming a fundraiser! Not only will you make an incredible impact for our neighbors in need, but you'll also have the chance to win amazing prizes along the way. 🎉 ✨ Here's how it works: Register for the Turkey Trot — your registration fee automatically counts toward your fundraising total! Choose to fundraise at registration or select "Become a Fundraiser" anytime to start rallying support. Hit fundraising milestones and earn awesome rewards — including a special color fundraiser bib ribbon visible on race day, branded gear, and even a front corral start position! 💡To make fundraising easy, we've created a Fundraising Guide filled with tips, sample messages, and ideas to help you reach your goals. Every dollar raised supports BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado in bridging critical gaps in health and wellness for families across our community. So don't just run — fundraise, compete, and win prizes while making a difference this Thanksgiving! LOVELAND TURKEY TROT COURSE Lace up your running shoes and get re