TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- HALF TURKEY · 10k Turkey Trek · 5k Turkey Trot & more
From the Organizer
This is not your run of the mill 'Turkey Trot.' This is the Turkey TREK! Are you up for the challenge? Run a steady uphill climb to the summit of the course at the 3 mile mark. Poised at the top of the hill is the infamous EGG NOG CHUG Challenge where racers (have the option) to chug 5 oz of eggnog. (Those who 'chug' are entered to win a new pair of shoes!) It's windy and wild at the top and the limitless views are UNMATCHED. Run the ridge for a mile before starting the more gradual, yet still winding, descent down the east side of the mesa. Once down the hill, racers encounter a relatively flat straight-away peppered with HAY BALES for the hay bale hop challenge. Continuing the clock-wise loop back into the park, runners find the final challenge - just one kilometer from the finish: Fill Your Pie Hole Challenge. A fresh portion of holiday pumpkin pie awaits racers there. Once the pie is 'down the hatch', the joy of the finish line isn't far away. Is this a course on which to set a personal record? Hah! This is the course to BRAG about completing - with ALL of its holiday-themed challenges. Are you ready to conquer it?
We know that some of you require a bit more training before attempting the 10k loop. 5k and 2k distances are also offered, with a small 'taste' of the full course of challenges!
For those of you who eat hills for breakfast and wash them down with egg nog on the daily, a bigger challenge is offered at the 2025 event. New this year, the HALF TURKEY!! The HALF TURKEY visits all the challenges offered to the 10k Trek runners, and adds some mileage to get you to the 13.1 mile distance. HALF TURKEY finishers receive a MUG at the finish line to commemorate their accomplishments!
RACE LOCATION:
LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK, ARVADA. CLICK HERE for DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
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
53°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wheat Ridge 2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arvada, CO
Population
122,835
as of 2023
Elevation
5,479 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 23 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)?
- TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k) is a running race held in Arvada, Colorado on November 21, 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 TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Arvada, Colorado at Ralston Creek Trail @ Long Lake Ranch Park, Arvada, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
TURKEY TREK (13.1, 10k, 5k & 2k)
Nov 21, 2026