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Glenwood Turkey Day 5K
The annual Glenwood Springs Turkey Day 5K returns for a 33rd year, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Glenwood Springs Golf Club, 193 Sunny Acres Road, also known as “The Hill.”
Race-day registration begins at 9 a.m. in the clubhouse at the golf course. Participants may pre-register for $15 by contacting any member of the Glenwood Springs High School swim or cross country teams, or by going to the race website at turkeytrot5kgws.com
Proceeds benefit the swim and cross country teams. Food and drink to follow the race.
Rifle Turkey Trot
The annual Rifle Turkey Trot 5K takes place at Cooper Field in Deerfield Park, 182 E. 30th St., Rifle.
On-site registration for the Thanksgiving Day event opens at 7:30 a.m. with the Little Gobbler Trot beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the Turkey Trot at 9 a.m.
The 5K costs $30 for individuals and $80 for families or teams of five. Proceeds benefit the Rifle High School Track and Field program.
Carbondale Huffin’ for Stuffin run, cyclocross
Carbondale Parks and Recreation and Aloha Mountain Cyclery sponsor the Huffin’ for Stuffin’ Thanksgiving morning 5K or 2.5K walk/run and Turkey Cross bike races at the North Face Park on Meadowood Drive in Carbondale.
The running races start at 8 a.m., followed by the bike events. The races are for all ages and intended to be non-competitive. Costumes are encouraged.
There will be prizes for first, last and middle 5K racers. The grand prize goes to the middle place 5K racer. There’s also a bonfire and snacks afterward.
Pre-registration at carbondalerec.com, or on the day of the races for an extra fee. A canned food donation for Lift-Up earns a $5 discount. For bike race registration only, contact Aloha Mountain Cyclery at 970-963-2500.
