On November 24th, 2016, the Briargate Family YMCA is hosting our 19th annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids’ Fun Run event in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Turkey Trot 5k and Kids’ Fun Run is the eagerly anticipated Holiday event of the season and is a fundraiser for the YMCA. This fundraiser enables us to provide scholarships to local families in need, which, in turn, allows them access to the YMCA and its many programs.
TEAMS: You will be prompted during the registration process to sign up for a 5K team - you must have 4 or more participants to get the discount ($3 off per person)
SHIRTS: This year, our shirt is a raglan tri blend super soft amazing shirt! This shirt runs a little big for a unisex adult shirt. Shirts and sizes are limited and not guaranteed.
Race Map:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Thank you to our 2016 YMCA Turkey Trot Sponsors!
Registration fees
1K Kids Fun Run Closed
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FreeApr 22 - Nov 24
Virtual Race You Snooze I Cruise Closed
An option if you aren't in town, too busy, worried about the weather, or too sleepy to get up that early. You choose when, how, and where. Post pictures of you doing your run/walk on our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/YMCARACES) and tell us how it went! OR we'll run in your honor! Either way, you get a shirt and a warm heart knowing that every penny goes back to the local community to help families in need!
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$30.00Apr 22 - Nov 24
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Apr 22 – Sep 3
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$30.00Sep 4 – Nov 9
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$35.00Nov 10 – Nov 23
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$40.00Nov 24 – Nov 24
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Packet Pickup and Race Day Information
The 19th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Kaiser Permanente is right around the corner and in true Thanksgiving fashion, we would like to say THANK YOU! This is going to be our biggest, best 5k yet and we couldn't do it without you! There will be food, fun and a live remote broadcast by Captain Dan and Tammy Oakland from Sunny 106.3FM! You'll have a great time while making it possible for our friends and neighbors in need to access membership and programs at the Y.
In order to prep you for the festivities, (1) LIKE us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/YMCARACES where we’ll give you any last minute updates and you can check for free photos after the race, (2) share the YMCA Race Series Facebook page so your friends and family will know where to find you and (3) check out this important info below!
Packet Pickup
You may pick up your packet at the Briargate Family Center YMCA or at Colorado Running Company at 5262 N. Nevada Ave. #140 anytime from 12:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, November 22nd or Wednesday, November 23rd. You can also pick up at the Briargate YMCA on race day as early as 6:30am in the large gym. Go ahead and pick up for your friends, family and teammates too!
On Site Registration
We will have on site registration, November 24th at the Briargate YMCA for $40 from 6:30-8:45am. We will be accepting registrations however the race shirt is not guaranteed. Anyone registering after 8:45am may not be chip timed. Tell your friends to register now!
Race Day Info
Parking: We highly encourage carpooling! Parking is available at the Briargate YMCA as well as the parking lots located to the North of the YMCA. Please do not park at the Presidio Point Apartments. This is for residents only and you may get towed at your expense. Please be respectful of businesses in the area as well.
Start Times: 9:00am 5K, 8:15am 1-mile Kids Run (free)
Where: Starting line is at Austin Bluffs and Family Place, just East of the Briargate YMCA. Please see the race map for details on parking, starting line, and the Turkey Yard!
Awards for 5K: Presented immediately following the race to the top three finishers in each division as well as the top three overall female and male finishers. Results will be posted at www.ppymca.org/turkeytrot as soon as possible.
Turkey Yard: Stop by the Turkey Yard after you finish and visit our sponsors and vendors! We will have granola bars from Air Academy Federal Credit Union, yoghurt from noosa yoghurt, water provided by Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, costume prizes, age category awards, finish line photo opportunities (think holiday cards), and SO much more!
Race Day Etiquette: Please keep to the right on the path and allow for faster runners to pass on the left.
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Julie Kiley | $100.00 |
2 | Deborah Kenny | $100.00 |
3 | R Grant Miller | $100.00 |
Top teams
1 |
Run Forrest RunRaised:$100.00 |
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2 |
Grin and Behr it!Raised:$100.00 |
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3 |
Kristyn Cline Agency Farmers InsuranceRaised:$25.00 |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Benjamin |
Benjamin KamRaised: $100.00 |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Julie |
Julie KileyRaised: $100.00 |
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3 | View fundraiser page for R Grant |
R Grant MillerRaised: $100.00 |
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Event schedule
- Thu, November 24, 2016 8:15 AM - 1K Kids Fun Run starts
- Thu, November 24, 2016 9:00 AM - 5k Run starts
- Thu, November 24, 2016 9:10 AM - Walk/Strollers start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lindsey Leiker
- lleiker@ppymca.org
- Website
- Visit website