Turkey Trek is a running event held in Arvada, Colorado on November 21, 2026, offering half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K distances. The race starts at 8:30 AM and takes place on the Ralston Creek Trail at Long Lake Ranch Park. Entry fees range from $26 to $90 depending on distance and registration timing. Whether you're training for a half marathon or looking for a shorter fall race, this multi-distance format lets you choose your effort level. The Thanksgiving-week timing makes it an option for runners maintaining fitness during the holiday season.
From the Race Organizer
This is not your run of the mill 'Turkey Trot.' This is the Turkey TREK! Are you up for the challenge? Run a steady uphill climb to the summit of the course at the 3 mile mark. Poised at the top of the hill is the infamous EGG NOG CHUG Challenge where racers (have the option) to chug 5 oz of eggnog. (Those who 'chug' are entered to win a new pair of shoes!) It's windy and wild at the top and the limitless views are UNMATCHED. Run the ridge for a mile before starting the more gradual, yet still winding, descent down the east side of the mesa. Once down the hill, racers encounter a relatively flat straight-away peppered with HAY BALES for the hay bale hop challenge. Continuing the clock-wise loop back into the park, runners find the final challenge - just one kilometer from the finish: Fill Your Pie Hole Challenge. A fresh portion of holiday pumpkin pie awaits racers there. Once the pie is 'down the hatch', the joy of the finish line isn't far away. Is this a course on which to set a personal record? Hah! This is the course to BRAG about completing - with ALL of its holiday-themed challenges. Are you ready to conquer it? We know that some of you require a bit more training before attempting the 10k loop. 5k and 2k distances are also offered, with a small 'taste' of the full course of challenges! For those of you who eat hills for breakfast and wash them down with egg nog on the daily, a bigger challenge is offered at the 2025 event. New this year, the HALF TURKEY!! The HALF TURKEY visits all the challenges offered to the 10k Trek runners, and adds some mileage to get you to the 13.1 mile distance. HALF TURKEY finishers receive a MUG at the finish line to commemorate their accomplishments! RACE LOCATION: LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK, ARVADA. CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 21.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Arvada, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) 2026 — Arvada, CO?
TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) 2026 — Arvada, CO takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Arvada, Colorado.
Where is TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) 2026 — Arvada, CO held?
TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) 2026 — Arvada, CO is held at Ralston Creek Trail @ Long Lake Ranch Park in Arvada, Colorado.
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