Events
2026 NCMC Turkey Trot 5K
2026 NCMC Turkey Trot 2K
Event Description
The NCMC Turkey trot is brought to you by the CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado. The race is open to participants of all ages and abilities and includes a 5K race on a scenic, USATF-certified 5K course and a 2K Gobler Trek fun run.
The CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado is committed to making a difference is the lives of those with heart and pulmonary disease. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs and provide financial assistance to patients who otherwise, would not be able to participate in the rehabilitation program.
The Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day Tradition for many families and one of the largest events in Northern Colorado. It's the perfect way to spend time with family and friends, promote cardiovascular and pulmonary health awareness and work off those pre-holiday treats!
Strollers and wagons are permitted on the race course, if they are managed by an adult, we just ask that you start behind our more competitive runners.
All other wheeled items such as rollerblades, bikes, skates or scooters are not allowed, due to the increased safety risk to oneself and other participants.
Due to limited space and many families with young children, please leave your furry friends at home.
Packet Pick Up
North Colorado Medical Center-1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Please enter through Door #5 on the East side of the facility, you will have to walk through security scanners to enter the facility.
Tues Nov 24th 10:00am-6:00pm
Wed Nov 25th 10:00am-6:00pm
Thurs Nov 26th 7:00am-9:00am
5K Cash Prizes
Top 3 Male and Female finishers Overall
Top 2 Male and Female Finishers Masters
5K Pie Awards
Top 3 Finishers in Male and Female in Age Divisions
2K Awards
Top 3 Male and Female in Age Divisions
2026 Adult and Youth Shirts
Adult Sizes S-XXL
Youth Sizes S-L
Honorary Chairs
Cardiac Rehab Honorary Chair- David Knoop
David's heart journey started in 1975 when a routine basketball physical, where it was found that something did not sound right in his heart. He found out that he has a bicuspid aortic valve, but was able to continue without restrictions. in 2004, he had his first surgery and Denver University Hospital. Everything went smoothly until 2013 when he started having frequent atrial fibrillation, an abnomality in the rhythm of the heart, with ventricular tachycardia. That is when he received his first of 3 pacemakers at Banner Health.
In 2025, he was found to be in heart failure and by November of 2025 he was admitted to Anschutz heart transplant facility and put on a heart pump awaitng transplant. On December 17, 2025 at 11pm, we went in for transplant.
One of the best parts of his recovery was being told on Feb 9th, 2026 that he was going to start cardiac rehab at Banner North Colorado Medical Center. At first, he didnt think he was going to be able to complete the 12-week, 3 sessions per week program, but as soon as he started, he fell in the with the exercise physiologists and realized they were there to help him get stronger and better.
"They pushed me and made me want to push myself and gain confidence in myself. They work hard to help people like me get the opportunity to have a better life and be able to enjoy all the blessings that this world has to offer"- David Knoop
Picture: David Knoop, with is wife Joan
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Event Location
Starting line and festivities start on the East side of North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th Street
1801 16th Street
Greeley, CO 80631 US
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