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Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K

Name: Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Buena Vista

Buena Vista, United States • 26 Nov 2026

Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run

The Buena Vista Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run is a community running event held in Buena Vista, Colorado. This holiday event takes place at 203 South Railroad Street and offers two distinct participation options for runners and families.

Participants can choose from the following distances:

3.1 Miles (5K)
1 Mile Family Fun Run

The 1 Mile Family Fun Run is organized as a free event for all participants. While there is no mandatory registration fee for this shorter distance, a voluntary donation of five dollars per runner is suggested to help cover the costs of snacks, awards, and necessary permits. The 3.1 Miles event is a standard 5K race which requires a registration fee. Both distances are categorized as running races and take place on the same day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Buena Vista

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Turkey Trot 5k

Family Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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