On a sunny but chilly Saturday morning, 53 runners and walkers turned out for the Gilpin County Community Center’s third annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. With temperatures around 40°F, it was the perfect way to bundle up, get moving, and burn...
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A turkey takes flight
Daizsa Caldwell, dressed as a turkey, spreads smiles as she completes the 5K with her coworker Sam Morehead. Their spirited participation added an extra layer of fun to the event.
Dressed for the occasion
A family poses with their dogs, one sporting a festive turkey costume, ready to celebrate the season while supporting the community center.
Paws and persistence
A determined dog leads the way as a family braves the snowy terrain together.
Hitting the snowy trails
Two participants enjoy the scenic course, bundled up for the crisp 40°F weather, as they make their way through the community center trails.
GILPIN COUNTY - On a sunny but chilly Saturday morning, 53 runners and walkers turned out for the Gilpin County Community Center’s third annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. With temperatures around 40°F, it was the perfect way to bundle up, get moving, and burn off those Thanksgiving leftovers while supporting a great cause.
This event has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a staff-only fun run three years ago. Recreation Supervisor Joline Logan, who helped organize the event, shared a little history and mentioned how excited she is to see it grow. Every dollar of the $25 entry fee goes straight back to the community center to support its programs and services.
The course looped around the center and through the surrounding trails, with staggered starts for everyone from solo runners to families with kids, and plenty of pets, too. The multi-purpose room gave the runners some respite from the cold and participants received snacks and commemorative t-shirts.
Adding some extra fun to the event, community center employee Daizsa Caldwell completed the run dressed as a turkey, joined by her coworker Sam Morehead. Talk about team spirit!
With its growing turnout, the Turkey Trot feels like it’s on its way to becoming a Gilpin County tradition. It’s a fun, easygoing way to get together with the community and do something good for a place we all value. If you missed it this year, keep an eye out next Thanksgiving weekend.
