From the Organizer
Lace up for the 18th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5K! Start your Thanksgiving morning with Pueblo’s favorite holiday tradition! The Turkey Trot is more than just a race. It’s a celebration of community, gratitude, and giving back.
Every dollar raised goes directly to our Scholarship Opportunity Fund which ensures that no one is turned away due to financial hardships. Thanks to community supporters like you, more neighbors, youth, and families are able to access YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay.
Your contribution helps provide:
-FREE memberships for all 6th graders in Pueblo County
-Affordable Childcare: Preschool, Preschool Plus (All Day Care), Before & After School Care and Fridays @ the Y
-Sports, Swim Lessons, and Membership Scholarships
-PLUS so much more!
Event Highlights:
-FREE Kids 1K Fun Run (Ages 12 & under) Starts at 8:30am, no registration required.
-5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00am at the YMCA of Pueblo (3200 E Spaulding Ave)
-Commemorative T-Shirts for all 5K participants. Excludes the free 1k Fun Run.
-No Same Day Registration! Sign up early to secure your spot!
-Friendly Reminder: Please leave pets at home for everyone's safety and comfort.
Bring your family, your friends, and your best turkey trot spirit. Let’s kick off the holiday with fitness, fun, and community impact!
Registration: September 21 - November 25, 2026
Early bird ends: October 13, 2026
Shirts are not guaranteed after November 2, 2026
Events
Weather
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
52°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pueblo Rsvr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
4,784 ft
Nearest Airport
PUB
Pueblo Memorial Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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3 miles away
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4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026