What better way to kick off Thanksgiving than with a family-friendly race around Buena Vista? You’ll enjoy a mostly flat course with well-maintained trails, offering great views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River.
Registration is completed online, even on race day. Cards only. Registration may close early if participants caps are met.
course details
Family Fun Run - 10 am
Cruise around the town for a Family Fun Run which will take place before the 5K. Young participant finishers will be awarded with a special Turkey Trot medallion! There will not be registration for the Family Fun Run - Just come out on race day!
The Family Fun Run is free, but donations to the beneficiary are always welcome!
5K - 10:30 am
Come & shake your trail feather with us on Thanksgiving day! This run is stroller friendly! There may be a few bumpy sections on trail, but overall it's very smooth. Littles who ride along in strollers need not register. We welcome all runners, joggers, and walkers!
Cruise around the town for a Family Fun Run which will take place before the 5K. Young participant finishers will be awarded with a special Turkey Trot medallion! There will not be registration for the Family Fun Run - Just come out on race day!
The Family Fun Run is free, but donations to the beneficiary are always welcome!
5K - 10:30 am
Come & shake your trail feather with us on Thanksgiving day! This run is stroller friendly! There may be a few bumpy sections on trail, but overall it's very smooth. Littles who ride along in strollers need not register. We welcome all runners, joggers, and walkers!
Course Maps & elevation profiles
REGISTRATION & Deferment
If you register and are unable to participate in the event, you have these options:
1 - Let the race director know at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to defer to next year’s event, or
2 - Stay registered and pickup your giveaway during packet pickup, or
3 - Forfeit your giveaway and your registration, considering it a donation.
1 - Let the race director know at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to defer to next year’s event, or
2 - Stay registered and pickup your giveaway during packet pickup, or
3 - Forfeit your giveaway and your registration, considering it a donation.
Animals & Pets
Dogs are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance.
You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled,
at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled,
at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
Packet Pickup times & locations
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Early Packet Pickup
Date: Wednesday, 11.26.2025 Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Location: The Slammer Saloon 412 East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Thursday, 11.27.2025 Time: 9 am - 10:15 am Location: To Be Announced Buena Vista, CO |
Runner Swag
Place awards will be given to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of each run!
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Family Fun Run young finishers will receive a finisher's medallion!
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All participants will receive a BVSC Turkey Trot race shirt and a commemorative finisher's award!
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Family Fun Run young finishers will receive a finisher's medallion!
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All participants will receive a BVSC Turkey Trot race shirt and a commemorative finisher's award!
celebrate with us
We invite you to stick around the finish line and cheer on all runners as they cross!
There will be raffle prizes from local businesses!
There will be raffle prizes from local businesses!
Spotlight on our beneficiary
All proceeds will go towards this beneficiary.
Participants can donate more during registration or on race day.
Participants can donate more during registration or on race day.
Volunteer
Find out how to get involved! Races always need volunteers, and we are always looking!
Whether you have two hours or more, we would love for you to join us!
Whether you have two hours or more, we would love for you to join us!
Photos & Results
Thank you to all of our photographers for the BVSC Turkey Trot Event!
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Scott Anderson Photo
Tim Tognacci Photography
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Scott Anderson Photo
Tim Tognacci Photography
Getting Here & Parking
From Johnson Village, CO, head north on Hwy 24 for about 2 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From the stoplight at Hwy. 24 & Main Street, head east on Main Street. Railroad Street will be the next junction.
Take a right on Railroad Street & the Start/Finish Line will be right there!
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From the stoplight at Hwy. 24 & Main Street, head east on Main Street. Railroad Street will be the next junction.
Take a right on Railroad Street & the Start/Finish Line will be right there!
