Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Durango Turkey Trot

Durango, CO

Opens Oct 1, 2026Annual since at least 2017

5 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $27 now and rises to $32 after Nov 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Durango Turkey Trot

The course rolls out from a college campus, loops through a residential neighborhood, dips past a reservoir, and swings behind a golf course before returning to campus for a finish near the clocktower. There are a couple of real climbs along the way, enough to make the legs work without being relentless. The surroundings shift between campus, neighborhood streets, and open views.

Packet pickup is on race morning at the Student Union, so you can arrive, get your bib, and be ready without much fuss. After the race, an amphitheater right by the finish line hosts an awards ceremony, a gobble contest, and a prize drawing.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5 Miles · 2025 results

649finishers

26:29winner

51:34median

1:35:20cutoff

Top 3: Charlie Dillman (26:29) · Clayton Wolfe (26:58) · Julian Ryter (27:45)

The Durango Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles11/26/2026 10:00$27

1 Mile11/26/2026 23:00Free

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Common Questions About the Durango Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the Durango Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 51:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:35:20, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Durango Turkey Trot a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 649 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Durango Turkey Trot?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:29 while the median finisher took 51:34. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.