Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K walk · 5k run
From the Organizer
Stroller and dog friendly! This course goes through Water Valley, starting and ending at the Pelican Lakes golf course parking lot. Receive a light breakfast food, coffee, hot chocolate as well as one free beer in the The Banquet Room at Pelican Lakes. Prizes for Top Finishers.
Join run.Windsor for a great 5K walk or run before you celebrate Thanksgiving. All participants receive a long sleeve shirt, free coffee, beer and light breakfast snacks. Proceeds benefit Athletes in Tandem. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Weld County Food Bank.
This race is great for the whole family! Dogs and strollers are also allowed.
Race Start/Finish Location: 1620 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor, CO 80550 - Parking available at race/start finish (Overflow parking along Water Valley Parkway)
- 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Race Day Packet Pick Up - Coffee/hot chocolate available
- 9:00 AM: 5K Run starts
- 9:05 AM: 5K Walk starts
- 10:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
- 9:30 -11:30 AM - Post Turkey Trot snacks, beer, and coffee/hot chocolate inside The Banquet Room at Pelican Lakes.
Packet Pick Up on Wednesday November 25th, 3 PM- 6 PM, at the Banquet Room
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
47°
Typical Low
20°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins 4 E, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Windsor, CO
Population
35,918
as of 2023
Elevation
4,800 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 45 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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Days to train
- Race
- Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot?
- Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot is a running race held in Windsor, Colorado on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Windsor, Colorado at 1600 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026