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DENVER (KDVR) — The town of Frisco is hosting its annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 at the old Frisco Community Center.
The event, which is in its twelfth year, is open to all ages and historically draws a crowd of more than 1,000 participants — many who are in costume — the town said Thursday.
The town of Frisco is hosting its annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 at the old Frisco Community Center. (Courtesy Town of Frisco) The town of Frisco is hosting its annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 at the old Frisco Community Center. (Courtesy Town of Frisco) 
The town of Frisco is hosting its annual Frisco Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 at the old Frisco Community Center. (Courtesy Town of Frisco)
The 5k race will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the old Frisco Community Center at 110 3rd Avenue, near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Granite Street.
The town notes the race will take place “rain, snow, or shine,” on both town and county side streets and on the Summit County Recreational Path. Streets will remain open during the race, according to Frisco, which said the streets in the race generally see less traffic and will be monitored by marshals.
How to register
Pre-registration is currently available online through noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The town said pre-registration is “highly encouraged” since the event is “likely to sell out.”
Registration costs $30 for adults 18 years of age and older, $15 for youth between the ages of 6 and 17 and is free for kids ages 5 and under.
In the event the event is not already sold out, onsite registration will be available from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and from 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 at the old Community Center.
The town encourages registered participants to pick up their packet — which includes their race bib and a commemorative Turkey Day 5k beanie — on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the old Community Center. Pick up will also be available from 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27.
All participants will have to complete a waiver to receive their racer packet, according to the town, which said anyone picking up another participant’s bib must have them fill out and sign the online waiver to be able to pick up their bib.
Race conditions
Frisco notes portions of the 5k racecourse will potentially include surfaces with packed snow and/or ice, meaning snow on the route may make pushing a stroller challenging. Both leashed dogs and strollers are welcome at the event.
Participants are also advised to dress in layers and be prepared for “winter running conditions.”
The race route, meanwhile, includes:
- South 3rd Avenue (closed to vehicles between Granite and Teller Streets from 6:00 am – noon)
- Pitkin Street
- Stellar Jay Road, Siskin Lane, and County Rd 1000 (outside of Frisco Town limits)
- South 7th Avenue
- Temple Trail, which is also part of the Summit County Recreational Path system
- 2nd Avenue, before returning to Pitkin Street
Motorists are advised to use “extra caution” if they are unable to avoid these areas between 9:30 and 11 a.m. on the day of the event.
A post-race party will be held at the finish line near the old Community Center and will feature coffee and cocoa, “sweet treats” from Butterhorn Bakery, mini pies from Saved by the Wine and “a chance to win prizes.”
The town said a portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Frisco Elementary’s S.T.E.M program. All participants are also encouraged to make a non-perishable food donation, which will benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center of Summit County.
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