Steamboat Springs Turkey Trot at Steamboat Springs High School

The Steamboat Springs Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K run and walk on Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting and finishing at Steamboat Springs High School, 45 Maple Street. The out and back course travels to Strawberry Park and back, and the organizer calls it one of the community’s greatest Thanksgiving traditions. The race benefits the Steamboat Springs High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

The race starts at 9:30 AM, with an opening ceremony a few minutes before. Packet pickup is Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the high school and on race day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The course is open to traffic, so participants stay on the left shoulder of the road in both directions.

Pre-registration is $25 for adults 18 and older, $20 for youth 11 to 17, $10 for children 6 to 10, and free for children 5 and under. Race day registration from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM is $30 for adults and $25 for youth, with the same prices for younger children.

Runners, walkers, adaptive athletes, strollers, burly trailers, and leashed dogs are welcome on the course, and Thanksgiving costumes are encouraged. Dogs are not allowed inside the high school. Awards go to the top three adult and youth (11 to 17) male and female finishers, the top three overall masters 60 and over, and the top three kids 6 to 10, with ribbons for youth 10 and under and best costume awards.

Parking is in the main high school lot west of the main entrance, and restrooms are inside the high school. A bin near the finish line collects non-perishable food for Lift Up Food Bank. Register on RunSignup through the link on this page. Details are subject to change, so always confirm with the organizer before registering.