Durango Turkey Trot at Fort Lewis College

The Durango Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day race on the Fort Lewis College campus, 1000 Rim Drive in Durango, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. One of Durango’s most popular running races for over 40 years, it features a 5 mile race and a 1 mile kids run and is billed as a holiday tradition for the whole family. The organizer says all proceeds go to local charities.

The 5 mile race starts at 10:00 AM near the Student Union, loops campus on Rim Drive, climbs into the Hillcrest neighborhood, passes the reservoir, circles the back of Hillcrest golf course, and returns to finish at the Fort Lewis College clocktower. The total distance is 4.9 miles, with a couple of solid hill climbs and one aid station with water and Powerade. The free 1 mile kids run follows a similar, shorter route.

Check-in and packet pickup are at the Student Union starting at 8:45 AM, and runners should arrive by 9:30 AM. A post-race celebration in the amphitheater next to the finish line begins at 11:30 AM with a gobble contest, age group awards, and a prize drawing.

Current registration for the 5 mile race is $32 plus a processing fee, and race day registration is $40 plus fee. The kids run is free. Register on RunSignup through the link on this page. Details are subject to change, so always confirm with the organizer before registering.