20th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot

5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll

FREE 1K Kid’s Dash sponsored by PR Youth Running

Thanksgiving Morning @ 7:30AM
November 28, 2024
Douglas County Event Center
500 Fairgrounds Drive
Castle Rock, CO

Come out and join Castle Rock’s largest attended running race, indoor expo, and Thanksgiving morning tradition – the 20th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll in Castle Rock, CO. Whether you are a serious runner or leisurely walker, bring the whole family and start a new tradition.

You are CHANGING LIVES with the Help&Hope Center when you register for the Turkey ROCK Trot. The Help&Hope Center provides assistance to our neighbors in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis.

All Proceeds Benefit

“The premier race in Colorado is back!”

2023 Design Reveal

THE MIX

Races should be this fun – live DJ at the start line and live music on the course. C’mon, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get ROCK’ed.

HEALTH & WELLNESS INDOOR EXPO

  • Step inside our warm Health & Wellness Expo with over 30+ vendors & sponsors
  • 1 free food item: from Flippin’ Flapjacks and other food vendors (TBD)
  • Free face-painting, balloon twisting and bounce house
  • 1 free beer per participant 21 years and older. Additional beer purchases available
  • Mimosas and Bloody Marys available for purchase

PRICING
5k Through Downtown Castle Rock

$40 (early pricing through Oct. 13th)
$45 Oct. 14th – Nov. 25th 11:45PM
$50 Race Day


$15 off for Kids (17 years and younger)
$5 off for Seniors (60 and over), Veterans, and First Responders
15% off for families of 4+ (automatic at checkout)

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 7:30 a.m. – Health and Wellness Expo opens and festivities begin
  • 7:30 a.m. – Race Day Registration/Pickup
  • 8:30 a.m. – FREE 1k Kids Dash (starts promptly) sponsored by PR Youth Running
  • 8:45 a.m. – Wave corrals assemble
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5K ROCK Trot Start (waves will start approximately every 2 minutes)
  • 9:45 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
  • 10:00 a.m. – Gobble n’ Groove Dance Off
  • 10:15 a.m. – Costume Contest
  • 11:00 a.m. – Wrap up & Expo closes – now go replenish those calories with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!

ADVANCE PACKET PICK-UP

  • Friday Nov 22nd 3PM-6PM – Location TBD
  • Saturday Nov 23rd 10:30AM-1:30PM – Location TBD

WAVE CORRALS

In an effort to promote safety, the Turkey ROCK Trot will be using an assigned wave system for the start. If you wish to run or walk with others at the event, select the wave of your slowest person for all registrants. Note: You may move to a slower wave than assigned, but you cannot move to a faster wave than assigned. Remember your time does not start until you cross the timing mats.

  • Wave #1 – For those of you faster than 8-minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #2 – For those between 8-10 minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #3 – For those between 10-12 minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #4 – For those between 12-14 minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #5 – For those slower than 14-minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #6 – All leisurely walkers, strollers and well mannered K9 pals. Party in the back!

The number of waves are at the events discretion for safety and enjoyment of all participants and may change as needed.

NOTE: You do not have to register your little ones who are riding in a stroller unless you want them to have a shirt and bib.

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • OVERALL: Top 3 overall female and male (excluded from age group awards)
  • AGE GROUP: Top 3 female and male in the following age groups:12 & Under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & over
  • FASTEST TEAM of 4:  The top 4 fastest times are scored; must register as a team of any size.

PARKING MAPS

Parking is FREE but very limited at the DC Event Center parking lot. Get there early and please carpool if possible. We ask that you bring a bag of toiletry items such as toothpaste, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. to stock the Help & Hope Center. Let’s go big on this and bring in several thousand lbs!

RACE ROUTES 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It takes many hands to help deliver to help us deliver the WOW Experience for the Turkey ROCK Trot. Sign up as an individual, a work group, or with friends and family today! Please email us at info@runtochangelives.org or

SPONSOR & VENDOR BOOTHS

Partner with us and together we can change lives and transform our community. Browse the Sponsorship Packet for more information and fill out the Sponsorship Application below.

TURKEY LEVEL SPONSORS

SHOE SPONSORS

STUFFING LEVEL SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS

WEATHER & LIABILITY

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat will keep us from hosting the Turkey ROCK Trot. Keep in mind the route may not be cleared in the event of concerning Colorado weather conditions. Please plan accordingly. We assume no liability for injuries.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, your registration constitutes a tax-deductible donation to the Help & Hope Center.

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