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Past Events & Results:

(Events listed below are either closed for registration for upcoming events or contain recent race results)

Turkey Trot 5k

Thank you for supporting the 16th annual Turkey Trot 5k! Every dollar raised goes directly to our Scholarship Opportunity Fund which ensures that no one is turned away due to financial hardships. Thanks to community supporters like you, more neighbors, youth, and families are able to access YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. We will see you next year!

2024 RACE RESULTS

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Race Info:
The Turkey Trot is an anticipated holiday event of the season and is a fundraiser for the YMCA. This fundraiser enables us to provide scholarships to local families in need, which, in turn, allows them access to the YMCA and its many programs. A FREE kids 1k will take place for youth 12 years and younger at 8:15am. No registration required. The 5k event will take place at the YMCA of Pueblo at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day. Packet pick up will be at the Y on Wednesday, November 27th, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm and on race day. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!

 Your contribution helps provide:

  • FREE memberships for all 6th graders in Pueblo County
  • Affordable Childcare: Preschool, Preschool Plus (All Day Care), Before & After School Care and Fridays @ the Y
  • "Camperships" to Camp Jackson 
  • Sports, Swim Lessons, and Membership Scholarships
  • PLUS so much more!

Escape 5k Trail Run 

Thanks for supporting our 3rd annual Escape 5k Trail Run at YMCA Camp Jackson! 2025 race info TBA.

2024 Race Results

Race Info:
Located in Rye, CO, this race challenges runners/walkers on a 3.1 mile trail that takes you on a journey of over 1,000 feet in elevation gain! Bring your friends and family along to get the ultimate tour of Camp Jackson! Nestled in our 320 acres of beautiful San Isabel National Forest, our 5k Escape Run will take you on the most scenic tour of our YMCA Camp Jackson property in Rye, CO! Filled with twists, turns and 1,000ft in elevation gain; you'll be sure to challenge your limits while escaping from the fast pace of the city for a day. Race cost covers and includes: registration, T-shirt, and a pancake breakfast offered after the race in our camp dining hall.

Spooky Sprint 5k

Thank you to all of our runners! You made our 1st Annual Spooky Sprint 5k a success! 2025 race info TBA.

2024 Race Results

Race Info:
This 5k event will take place at the YMCA of Pueblo, 3200 E Spaulding Avenue at 9:00am on Saturday, October 26th. Packet pick up will be at the Y on Friday, October 25th, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm and on race day. NO SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!