Address:
17301 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO view map
Registration closed:
Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration is $25 per person plus a small service fee and will be accepted at packet pickup at RNK Running & Walking (credit card and check only!) until 6:50 pm on Wednesday, November 27. You may also register race morning in the Recreation Center starting at 6:45 am. Please arrive early if you need or want to park close on race day!! - overflow parking is in the King Soopers parking lot area and it is recommended that you park there and walk to the Recreation Center so it is easier to leave the event after. See event parking map on the event page for details. Make sure you are ready in your start wave in front of the Recreation Center by 7:50 am at the very latest!!
Description:
Come celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday while getting a workout at our annual Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk held at the Parker Recreation Center! Whether you just want to burn some calories with friends or family before the festivities or you just need to sign the in-laws up to get them out of the house in the morning, this event will not disappoint! Event Includes:
Features:
Raffle
Food and Drinks
Music
Kids' Activities
Course description:
Due to the large number of participants (expecting over 2,500 participants), the start will be in waves that you place yourself in based on estimated 5K finish time. The Start/Finish will be the same for both runners and walkers. Because of the recent snow storm and snow removal efforts, we did have to change the course for the race to ensure the safest possible event. It is now largely an out and back course on the Cherry Creek Trail. Safety is our first priority and we will do everything we can to clear the course of ice and snow, however, please be extra cautious as there may be areas that cannot be completely cleared. Because it is out and back with a high volume of people, it is absolutely imperative that EVERYONE stay single file and to the right on the trail. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Directions to start:
The start line will be located in front of the Parker Recreation Center with runners heading west on Recreation Drive.
Parking:
Parking for this event will be limited so please plan ahead and carpool if possible! Parking attendants will be on site and will fill the Recreation Center parking lot first followed by the Douglas County parking lot. Overflow parking is available at the King Soopers parking lot located off Lincoln and Jordan - it is recommended that you park in the lots by King Soopers and walk to the Recreation Center so you can easily leave after the race. Arrive early if you need or want to park close!!
Awards info:
All registered participants are eligible to win door prizes. Door prize winners will be posted at the MC table in front of the Recreation Center once the event starts. Last year we gave away over 100 items so be sure to check for your bib number! Bring a non-perishable food item for the Parker Task Force and receive one additional prize drawing ticket. Wear a Parker Recreation Turkey Day 5K commemorative item on race day from one of our previous years for an additional prize drawing ticket and some great photo opportunities!
Additional info
As a reminder, this race is for FUN and will not be officially timed. A time clock will be started with the kick-off of the first wave, however no official times will be recorded or posted. Strollers are allowed, however because of the size of this race, we ask that you stay to the right side of the course. For safety reasons, dogs will not be permitted on the course. Bikes and scooters are also prohibited. This course utilizes sidewalks and the Cherry Creek Trail which means that it will be open to other runners and cyclists. Please stay to the right of the trail at all times in single file and pass other runners with caution. All participants of each wave will start at once so we ask that faster runners are at the front of the waves with slower runners in the back. All walkers need to start in the WALKERS wave. A water station along with coffee, hot chocolate, and spiced cider will be located at the Start/Finish area, however we will not have a water station on the course so please plan accordingly. Our facilities will be open for check-in and restroom use only! Participants may not enter any other part of the facility. This event is rain, snow or shine in true Colorado fashion! No refunds will be issued!
Volunteers
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering during the event we have many opportunities. Please sign up to volunteer using the Volunteer Connect website, the link is below: https://volunteerconnectdc.civicore.com/ Use "Town of Parker" as your organization and select the appropriate event. Thank you in advance for your help! We could not do this event without volunteers.
Family/Team Competition
If you wish to compete in the Family/Team competition please create a new team or select your existing team when pre-registering. The family or team with the most participants will win a prize! The first team member to register can create the team and becomes the team captain. All additional team members can select the team name from the drop down list when registering. If you are registering multiple members at once, please enter the same team name for all participants you wish to be on the same team.
Parking Map:
Packet pickup:
We will be offering early race material pick-up at RNK Running & Walking starting Friday, November 22 at 11:30 am until Wednesday, November 27 at 6:50 pm during store hours (M-F 11-7 pm, Sat. 10-6 pm, Sun. 11-5 pm) if you would like to avoid the Thursday morning rush. THIS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! You will be able to pick up for friends and family. Packet pick-up will also be available on race-day morning beginning at 6:45 a.m. in the Recreation Center Community Rooms.
Registration info:
We recommend registering children under the age of five if they will be walking/running and would like a commemorative item, hot drinks, race bib, and a chance to win prizes. If they will only be pushed in a stroller you do not need to register them unless they would like the options above. *For families/groups of four or more there is a 10% discount on registrations through November 20th at noon. Use code GROUPTEN to apply the discount! **Each registration is assessed a small service fee.
Options:
Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration is $25 per person plus a small service fee and will be accepted at packet pickup at RNK Running & Walking (credit card and check only!) until 6:50 pm on Wednesday, November 27. You may also register race morning in the Recreation Center starting at 6:45 am.
Please arrive early if you need or want to park close on race day!! - overflow parking is in the King Soopers parking lot area and it is recommended that you park there and walk to the Recreation Center so it is easier to leave the event after. See event parking map on the event page for details.
Make sure you are ready in your start wave in front of the Recreation Center by 7:50 am at the very latest!!
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