By
Chancey BushNovember 28, 2019 | updated 7 years ago
Prismar Perez runs the course with a turkey hat during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Tiny Trot event hosted by the Briargate YMCA on Nov. 28. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA's holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
Runners participate during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette
Prismar Perez runs the course with a turkey hat during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Tiny Trot event hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)112919-news-turkeytrot 08.jpgChildren set off during the 22nd annual Kids’ Tiny Trot Fun Run before the Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRacers participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteSanta high-fives Molly Gritters, right, as she warms up in preparation during the Kids’ Fun Run in preparation to compete in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)A dog participates during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteDude Wilson sports a turkey hat as he participates in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Children set off during the 22nd annual Kids’ Tiny Trot Fun Run before the Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Racers participate in the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Runners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteChildren set off during the 22nd annual Kids’ Tiny Trot Fun Run before the Turkey Trot 5K race hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Phoebe Gallegos, 8, participates in the 5K and Kids’ Fun Run during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot event hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteOscar Gallegos pushes his daughter Isabella, 1, in the stroller with his wife Julie, left, as they wear turkey hats during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteSanta high-fives runners at the finish line during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners participate during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette (Chancey Bush)Runners participate during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)Santa high-fives runners at the finish line during the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The GazetteRunners line up at the start of the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run events hosted by the Briargate YMCA in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. This year 4,270 participants braved the early morning cold weather in support of YMCA’s holiday fundraiser that enables YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)