# Parker Parks and Recreation Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E Lincoln Ave, Parker, CO 80134
- Ages: All ages; family-friendly untimed walk
- Price: $38 plus registration fee (price rises Nov 12); groups of 4+ get 10% off
- Organizer: Town of Parker Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Parker/TurkeyDay5KParkerColorado
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A laid-back, untimed Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk that starts and finishes at the Parker Recreation Center, with waves starting about 8:00 am. Strollers are welcome (no dogs, bikes or scooters); registrants get a shirt and hot cocoa, cider or coffee, and it goes ahead rain, snow or shine with no refunds.

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