16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
Thanksgiving Morning – November 26, 2026
Race starts at 9 am
Location: Evergreen Christian Outreach – 27888 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439
Join us for a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition that gives back to our community! The 16th Annual EChO Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings people together to support the EChO Food Pantry and ensure local families have access to food and essential resources during the holidays and beyond. Day of registration will open at 8 am, race starts at 9 am and goes until 11 am.
Can’t Join Us In-Person? Trot Virtually!
Whether you’re out of town or just prefer to participate on your own schedule, you can still be part of the 16th Annual EChO Turkey Trot!
Our Virtual Turkey Trot lets you run, walk, or trot anywhere — your neighborhood, a local trail, or even a treadmill — November 23–26, 2026.
When you register as a virtual participant, you’ll receive your race bib via email. Don’t forget to show off your trot by sharing photos and videos on social media using #echoturkeytrot and tagging @echocaresco on Instagram and Facebook.
Virtual teams and costumes are encouraged — and might just earn a feature on our social channels!
Turkey Trot Event Details
General Event Information
The Turkey Trot is more than a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Your purchase helps support the EChO Food Pantry and the people in our community who rely on it. Every registration, sponsorship, and parking add-on helps us continue that mission.
- Pets are welcome on a leash, and costumes are encouraged!
- No strollers, please, due to the stairs along the race route.
- Online donations to the EChO Food Pantry are encouraged in lieu of bringing canned goods.
Location of Race Start Line
27888 Meadow Drive, Evergreen Co, 80439
The 5K (3-mile) route will begin and end in the parking lot of EChO. From there, trotters will race through downtown Evergreen on Hwy 74, around the lake and down the south staircase, returning through downtown and back to EChO parking lot. If it snows, be careful of ice. If you have “YakTrax”, bring them or shoes with good traction.
Race Schedule
- 8:00 AM – Registration Opens
- 8:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
- 9:00 AM – Turkey Trot Starts
- 11:00 AM – Finish & Pie Awards
Prizes
Holiday pies will be given to the winners of age brackets for male and female for:
- 5-12, 13-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+
- A pie will be given to the Best Team Costume!
- A pie will be given to the Best Human Costume!
- A pie will be given to the owner of the Best Dog Costume.
Share Your Turkey Trot
Don’t forget to share your race day memories!
- Use #EChOTurkeyTrot
- Tag @echocaresco on Instagram and Facebook
🅿️ VIP Parking
VIP Parking can be added during checkout when you register online for the Turkey Trot for $40 per vehicle. That means you can park close, skip some of the race-day parking shuffle, and get straight to the fun! There are 19 spots available. If you purchased VIP Parking, you will receive a special VIP Parking Pass that allows you access to the designated VIP parking area on Turkey Trot morning. VIP Parking is ONLY available to participants who purchase a VIP Parking pass.
♿ ADA Parking
We have 2 designated accessible parking spaces available at NO CHARGE. These spaces are reserved for individuals with a valid ADA disability parking placard or license plate. To claim one of these spaces, please choose this option upon checkout.
When will I Get My Parking Pass?
Early Packet Pickup:
Your VIP or ADA Parking Pass will be provided when you pick up your race packet.
Race Day Pickup:
If you do not attend early packet pickup, your VIP or ADA Parking Pass will be provided to you on race morning.
Arriving on Race Day
Please have your VIP or ADA Parking Pass visible in the front right side of your windshield when you arrive. Parking is located on the east side of our building. Our parking attendant will also have a list of all participants who purchased VIP or have ADA Parking.
Road Closures on Race Day
Download the Road Closures Info PDF below to see the race route and all road closures.
Road Closures & Detours on Race Day
Downtown Evergreen will close at 8:00 AM. Participants are strongly
encouraged not to park in downtown Evergreen, as vehicles will not be
able to leave the event area once the roads are closed.
- 8:00 AM: Roads through downtown Evergreen will close.
- 8:30 AM: The junction of Hwy 74 and Hwy 73 will close for the race.
Evergreen Parkway and Douglas Park Road intersection. Upper Bear
Creek Road traffic can only take a left onto Evergreen Parkway.
Meadow Drive will serve as the designated detour. Hwy 74/Bear
Creek Road is the stretch that goes around the Evergreen Lake. - Roads will remain closed until the Colorado State Patrol determine
it is safe to reopen them. While closures are expected to last until
approximately 11:00 AM, roads may reopen earlier once the race is
complete and officials give the all-clear. - South Detour is 4×4 Vehicles Only no semis or trailers. We recommend taking Hwy 285 to I-70 as the detour.
Download the Road Closures Info PDF below to see the race route and all road closures.
T-Shirt & Bib Pick-Up Information
T-Shirt & Bib Pick-Up + In-Person Registration Location:
27888 Meadow Drive, Evergreen CO, 80439
Packet Pick-up Times:
- Saturday, 11/21 — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (NEW)
- Tuesday, 11/24 — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (Extended Hours)
- Wednesday, 11/25 — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Thursday, 11/26 (Turkey Trot Day) — Beginning at 8:00 AM
We Encourage Early Pick-Up! Please take advantage of our packet pick-up opportunities before race day. This year we’ve made it even easier by adding a Saturday pick-up and offering extended hours on Tuesday. Picking up your packet in advance helps you avoid race-day lines and allows our volunteers to provide the best experience for everyone.
Team Pick-Up Information
To help race day run smoothly and avoid confusion, the Team Captain is responsible for picking up all race bibs and t-shirts for the entire team. If the Team Captain is unable to attend packet pick-up, please designate one team member to pick up the entire team’s packets. We ask that individual team members do not come separately to pick up their own items.
T-Shirt Guarantee
The registration deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Registrations received after the deadline are welcome, but t-shirts will be limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration Information
Register online by November 1st at 11:59 PM MST to receive a complimentary Turkey Trot T-shirt with your registration!
Please note: T-shirts are not included for children ages 0–4, and the smallest available size is Youth 6/7.
Our goal is 2,000 trotters this year!
| Age Group | Early Bird (by Nov 1) | Online Late Registration (Nov 2–Nov 25) | Day Of Registration |
| 13+ | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| 5-12 | $12 | $15 | $15 |
| 0-4 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Why Participate?
Support the EChO Food Pantry and help local families in need.
Burn some calories before your Thanksgiving feast!
Celebrate 15 years of community, connection, and compassion.
Race Sponsors
Bear Paw Stanbro Property Management
Bivouac Coffee
Black Fox Provisions
Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill
Chow Down Pet Supplies
Conifer Family Medical Center
Echo mountain
Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society (EMAHS)
Evergreen National Bank
Highland Haven Creekside Inn
Java Groove
LeVos Dentistry
Nancy Staub State Farm Insurance
Outbound Mountain Gear
Sisters & Company
The Colorado Creamery
The Molleur Group
Williams Orthodontics
Join us at local Evergreen community events throughout 2026 as we promote the Turkey Trot! Stop by to say hello, learn more about the event, and ask any questions.
EPRD Summer Concert Series
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 5 — Buchanan Park Field
- Wednesday, August 19 — Evergreen Lake House
EPRD Movies in the Park
4:00 PM – End of Film
- Friday, September 25 — Buchanan Park Field
Featured Film: Jurassic Park
EPRD Trick-or-Treat Trail
Friday, October 30 — Buchanan Park Field
