NCMC Turkey Trot
NCMC Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Greeley, CO, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The NCMC Turkey trot is brought to you by the CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado and the Weld Legacy Foundation. The race is open to participants of all ages and abilities and includes a 5K race on a scenic, USATF-certified 5K course and a 2K Gobler Trek fun run.
The CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado is committed to making a difference is the lives of those with heart and pulmonary disease. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs and provide financial assistance to patients who otherwise, would not be able to participate in the rehabilitation program.
The Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day Tradition for many families and one of the largest events in Northern Colorado. It's the perfect way to spend time with family and friends, promote cardiovascular and pulmonary health awareness and work off those pre-holiday treats!
Strollers and wagons are permitted on the race course, if they are managed by an adult, we just ask that you start behind our more competitive runners.
We ask that all other wheeled items such as rollerblades, bikes, skates or scooters be left at home due to the increased safety risk to oneself and other participants.
Due to limited space and many families with young children we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home.
Packet Pick Up
North Colorado Medical Center-1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Please enter through Door #5 on the East side of the facility, you will have to walk through security scanners to enter the facility.
Tues Nov 24th 10:00am-6:00pm
Wed Nov 25th 10:00am-6:00pm
Thurs Nov 26th 7:00am-9:00am
5K Cash Prizes
Top 3 Male and Female finishers Overall
Top 2 Male and Female Finishers Masters
5K Pie Awards
Top 3 Finishers in Male and Female in Age Divisions
2K Awards
Top 3 Male and Female in Age Divisions
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greeley Unc, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greeley, CO
Population
109,421
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,845 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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NCMC Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026