Get a healthy start to the holidays with Parker Recreation’s Turkey Day 5K and Kick off a happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and a great workout!
Come and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday while getting a workout! The course for runners is a loop through the community, while the walkers’ course is an out-and-back on Cherry Creek Regional Trail.
Date: Nov. 27, 2025
Start Time: 8 a.m.; waves based on pace
Location: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Standard 5K Cost: $34
Space is limited, register early!
Registration costs increase Nov. 13 and Nov. 27, event-day registration is available for an additional $5, if space remains.
Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this family-friendly community event is a laid-back trot with friends and neighbors. Registered participants will receive a pair of commemorative knit gloves, souvenir race bib and hot cocoa, cider or coffee. Participants may also choose to add on a finisher medal during registration. This event is not officially timed.
Race Course
The course loop begins at the Parker Recreation Center, heads west on Recreation Dr. (closed road), turns north onto Jordan Rd. (closed lane), turns east onto the E-470 Trail, then south on Cherry Creek Regional Trail, and finishes back at the Recreation Center.
Race Packet Pickup
TBD, on event day, pick up will begin at 7 a.m. at the Parker Recreation Center.
Volunteer Opportunities
Visit VolunteerParker.org for this event’s volunteer opportunities.
Additional Event and Sponsorship Information
This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers are welcome but because of the size of this event, for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes and scooters at home. Parking is limited, please carpool. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event questions, please email Todd Panik or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen or call 303.805.3267.
Share your photos from the event on Facebook and Instagram using #ParkerRec and #ParkerTurkeyDay5K! Don’t forget to tag us @ParkerRec. Enjoy photos from past events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
Turkey Trot Fun Run
View the video to see how much fun this event is.
17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO 80134
Ph: 303.841.4500
Don’t forget Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season in downtown Parker.
