Turkey Trek (13.1, 10K, 5K & 2K) at Long Lake Regional Park

The Turkey Trek is a holiday trail race at Long Lake Regional Park in Arvada on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The organizer describes it as no ordinary turkey trot: along the way, runners can take on optional holiday challenges, including an eggnog chug, a hay bale hop, and a pumpkin pie stop.

Four distances are offered. The 5K Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 AM and includes the hay bale hop and pie challenges without the big climb. The Half Turkey (13.1 miles) starts at 8:40 AM, covers all three challenges on the 10K course plus extra mileage, and finishers earn a commemorative finisher mug. The 10K Turkey Trek starts at 9:00 AM with a steady climb to the mesa summit at mile 3, a mile along the ridge, and a descent down the east side. The untimed 2K Turkey Toddle starts at 9:10 AM and includes the pie challenge.

On race morning the expo, walk up registration, and late packet pickup open at 8:00 AM. Advance packet pickup is Thursday, November 19, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Road Runner Sports Westminster, 10442 Town Center Drive, Suite 300, where walk up registrations are also accepted. 5K awards are at 9:15 AM, 10K and Half Turkey overall awards at 10:10 AM, Half Turkey age group awards at 10:55 AM, and the finish line closes at 11:40 AM.

Current prices, including fees, are $59 for the 10K, $49 for the 5K, $79 for the Half Turkey, and $39 for the 2K. Registration after 6:00 PM on Friday, November 20, and on race day costs $70, $60, $90, and $50. The 5K, 10K, and half are chip timed, with awards for the top three women, men, and non-binary finishers overall and the top three women and men in each age group. The top 10 finishers in the 2K are also recognized.

Gently used athletic shoes can be dropped off at packet pickup or on race day for the Sneakers4Funds program, which benefits Growing Home. Register on RunSignup through the link on this page. Details are subject to change, so always confirm with the organizer before registering.