Thanksgiving Day 5k - Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation

Thanksgiving Day 5k

IMPORTANT THANKSGIVING DAY 5K LINKS:

REGISTRATION
TRANSFERS/SELLING
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AND REGISTRATION EDITS
VIRTUAL TOUR OF 5K ROUTE
VOLUNTEER FOR THANKSGIVING DAY 5K
Scroll down the page for FAQ, race map, and all the race information you ever wanted to know!

41st Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K details: Nov 27, 2025, 9 AM, Cottonwood Heights. Registration closes Nov 26, 12 PM.

Pricing details for a race: adult $32.75-$38, youth (11 & under) $22.75-$28. Discounts for groups, merch, and $1 donation per registration.

FAQs for registration, transfers, and bib pick-up. No refunds; transfers until Nov 21. Bib pick-up: Nov 26, 8am-7pm. No racing without registration.

FAQs for a race: course info, chip timing, wave starts, results kiosks, awards, and after-party with refreshments.

FAQ on race course, timing chips, waves, results, awards, and after-party details. Refreshments and medals post-race included.

Navy long-sleeve shirt with "THANKSGIVING DAY 5K" and trees graphic.

A beanie with a pom-pom, featuring trees and the text "COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS PARKS & REC" and "THANKSGIVING DAY."

Race course map with start and finish, directional arrows, mile markers, and labeled roads in Cottonwood Heights.

2021 Race Results

2022 Race Results

2023 Race Results

2024 Race Results

Five people in warm jackets and hats, some wearing race bibs, smiling together outdoors.

A person in a blue jacket speaks on steps outside a recreation center, with several others standing nearby.

A group of people participating in a festive outdoor event, likely a Thanksgiving Day 5K, with some pushing strollers.

A group of runners participating in a race outdoors, wearing cold weather gear.

A large crowd gathers for a race event near a school building, with signs for runners and a designated start area.

People wearing blue shirts at the Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K event.

People running in a group, many dressed in cold weather gear, with trees and mountains in the background under a clear sky.

May contain: person, walking, clothing, footwear, shoe, adult, male, man, female, woman, animal, canine, dog, mammal, pet, glove, and walking dog

Five people posing with medals at a Thanksgiving Day race event.

A crowd running outdoors, one person wearing a cheese hat.

May contain: clothing, glove, cap, hat, footwear, shoe, person, walking, adult, male, man, baseball cap, accessories, glasses, t-shirt, car, transportation, vehicle, knitwear, and sweater

Two people in turkey costumes at an outdoor event, with a "Do Not Enter" sign nearby.

May contain: clothing, hat, cap, baseball cap, adult, female, person, woman, electronics, headphones, glove, accessories, glasses, beanie, bag, and handbag

People gathered at a race finish line, some wearing medals and race numbers.

May contain: clothing, glove, footwear, shoe, cap, hat, person, people, boy, male, teen, adult, man, t-shirt, baseball cap, shorts, accessories, and glasses

Five people in warm jackets and hats, some wearing race bibs, smiling together outdoors.

A person in a blue jacket speaks on steps outside a recreation center, with several others standing nearby.

A group of people participating in a festive outdoor event, likely a Thanksgiving Day 5K, with some pushing strollers.

A group of runners participating in a race outdoors, wearing cold weather gear.

A large crowd gathers for a race event near a school building, with signs for runners and a designated start area.

People wearing blue shirts at the Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K event.

People running in a group, many dressed in cold weather gear, with trees and mountains in the background under a clear sky.

May contain: person, walking, clothing, footwear, shoe, adult, male, man, female, woman, animal, canine, dog, mammal, pet, glove, and walking dog

Five people posing with medals at a Thanksgiving Day race event.

A crowd running outdoors, one person wearing a cheese hat.

May contain: clothing, glove, cap, hat, footwear, shoe, person, walking, adult, male, man, baseball cap, accessories, glasses, t-shirt, car, transportation, vehicle, knitwear, and sweater

Two people in turkey costumes at an outdoor event, with a "Do Not Enter" sign nearby.

May contain: clothing, hat, cap, baseball cap, adult, female, person, woman, electronics, headphones, glove, accessories, glasses, beanie, bag, and handbag

People gathered at a race finish line, some wearing medals and race numbers.

May contain: clothing, glove, footwear, shoe, cap, hat, person, people, boy, male, teen, adult, man, t-shirt, baseball cap, shorts, accessories, and glasses

Text "RUN FIRST gobble later" in yellow and black, motivational or event slogan.

A large crowd gathered at an outdoor event near a parking lot and fire truck.

A large crowd of runners gathered at a race starting line, with signs indicating areas for strollers and dogs.

A large group of people bundled in winter gear, starting a race in snowy conditions.

A group of people in winter attire at an outdoor event, some wearing medals. Bottled water on a table. Snowy environment.

People running in a street event, some wearing red shirts, one in a tutu, a man with a dog on a leash.

A group of people in red shirts at a fun run, with one person wearing a turkey hat and medal.

People are running in an outdoor event while others watch and take photos at a busy parking lot.

A group of people outdoors, some wearing medals.

May contain: clothing, glove, people, person, footwear, shoe, accessories, glasses, adult, male, man, hat, road, tarmac, jewelry, and necklace

A runner in a Santa hat and sunglasses participates in a Thanksgiving race event.

A crowded start area for a race with people gathered, wearing race bibs and warm clothing.

A large crowd gathered at an outdoor event near a parking lot and fire truck.

A large crowd of runners gathered at a race starting line, with signs indicating areas for strollers and dogs.

A large group of people bundled in winter gear, starting a race in snowy conditions.

A group of people in winter attire at an outdoor event, some wearing medals. Bottled water on a table. Snowy environment.

People running in a street event, some wearing red shirts, one in a tutu, a man with a dog on a leash.

A group of people in red shirts at a fun run, with one person wearing a turkey hat and medal.

People are running in an outdoor event while others watch and take photos at a busy parking lot.

A group of people outdoors, some wearing medals.

May contain: clothing, glove, people, person, footwear, shoe, accessories, glasses, adult, male, man, hat, road, tarmac, jewelry, and necklace

A runner in a Santa hat and sunglasses participates in a Thanksgiving race event.

A crowded start area for a race with people gathered, wearing race bibs and warm clothing.