About This Race

The Buena Vista Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning trail race in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring a mostly flat 5K and a free Family Fun Run. The course follows well-maintained trails with views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River and is stroller friendly. A portion of all proceeds is donated to a local Chaffee County beneficiary.

Course & Race Day Details

Flat course
Elevation
Flat Course
Trail surface
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Trail Surface
Medal
Race Swag
All participants will receive Turkey Trot swag and a commemorative finisher's award; Family Fun Run young finishers receive a finisher's medallion.

Awards

Place awards given to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of the 5K; Family Fun Run young finishers receive a medallion.

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup Wed 11.25.2026 4pm-6pm at Main Street Tavern, 310 East Main Street; Race Day Pickup Thu 11.26.2026 9am-10:15am at Start/Finish Line.

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Buena Vista Turkey Trot Family Fun Run
This event is free for all who would like to participate! We suggest a donation of $5 per runner would help cover costs for awards, snacks, permits, etc. Thanks!
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