About the 2026 Turkey ROCK Trot
The Turkey ROCK Trot runs on Thanksgiving morning in Castle Rock, making it the kind of holiday outing families build a schedule around. It draws everyone from people who run regularly to those who mostly show up for the occasion. Entry fees benefit the Help & Hope Center, which supports neighbors facing housing instability and economic hardship in the surrounding counties.
There is an indoor expo connected to the event, which gives runners a warm place to gather before the start.
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