Turkey Trails- Denver
The Turkey Trails Half Marathon offers a festive Thanksgiving run with great swag and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Littleton, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Turkey Trails Half Marathon in Littleton, Colorado, provides a cheerful Thanksgiving-themed race experience. This event is designed to be family-friendly, offering multiple distances including a 5k, 10k, and the half marathon itself, alongside a 1-mile option and a kids' dash.
Runners can expect a well-organized race with chip timing and live results. The course is noted as being flat with minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast day for participants. The typical race-day weather in late November averages between 31–57°F, offering a crisp autumn running environment.
Participants receive a designer shirt and a custom medal, with additional treats available at the finish line. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows runners to participate from anywhere and still receive the event's signature swag.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO, 80128
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
31°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails- Denver?
The Turkey Trails- Denver is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails- Denver take place?
It takes place in Littleton, Colorado.
What distances does the Turkey Trails- Denver offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Turkey Trails- Denver course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails- Denver is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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