The Great Turkey Chase at Parfet Park

The Great Turkey Chase is a 3 mile (5K-ish) fun run for the entire family on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting and finishing at Parfet Park in Golden. This is the 13th annual running of the race, hosted by Runners Roost.

Packet pickup is at the Runners Roost Golden store during store hours on November 24 and 25. Race-day packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM at Parfet Park. The race starts promptly at 8:30 AM, and the raffle starts around 9:30 AM.

All registration is online. Registration is $40 for adults, $30 for runners under 21, and $15 for children, and a registration option that includes a pumpkin pie is $55. Every participant gets a free finish line beverage, and each bib has a tearaway tag for entry into the raffle, along with a special giveaway.

The run is timed, but there are no awards. Street parking should be available, but Golden enforces paid parking on holidays, and the Clear Creek Lot northeast of Parfet Park offers unlimited free parking. Register on RunSignup through the link on this page. Details are subject to change, so always confirm with the organizer before registering.