Thanksgiving Day 5k - Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation

Thanksgiving Day 5k

IMPORTANT THANKSGIVING DAY 5K LINKS:

2026 Registration Link. Registration opens September 1, 2026.
VIRTUAL TOUR OF 5K ROUTE
SCOOTERS, BIKES, AND E-BIKES NOT ALLOWED DURING THE RACE OR ON THE COURSE.

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Image details registration pricing for adults and youth, discounts for groups, and a special beanie for sale.

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FAQs for a race event covering awards, refreshments, shirt exchanges, parking, and policies for dogs and strollers on race day.

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

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2021 Race Results

2022 Race Results

2023 Race Results

2024 Race Results

2025 Race Results

Two people in inflatable turkey costumes standing on a street with a scenic mountain backdrop.

A group of firefighters poses happily in front of a fire truck and ambulance in bright sunlight.

A group of five people stands by a street sign, smiling, next to a cart with colorful items, on a sunny day.

A lively outdoor event with people, some in costumes, posing for a photo under a clear blue sky.

Three people in safety vests are standing behind a table stacked with pies, smiling and giving thumbs up.

A large crowd is gathered outdoors near a building, with people in various attire and a clear blue sky above.

A group of cheerleaders poses together outdoors, holding pompoms, against a clear blue sky.

Three men are standing together, two smiling in casual attire while one wears a police uniform. The background shows a classroom or gym setting.

A group of people poses for a photo with an inflatable turkey costume amid a festive setting, likely during a celebration.

A group of people are outdoors, with one taking a photo. There's a tent setup in the background and vehicles parked nearby.

A white truck with balloons is parked near a building, surrounded by barricades and other vehicles, likely for an event.

A group in safety vests and costumes poses for a photo outside a building, holding signs and smiling.

Three people are smiling together, possibly at a 5K event, wearing athletic clothing and medals, under a tent.

Two people dressed in inflatable turkey costumes with large heads and yellow boots, celebrating in a festive outdoor setting.

Three individuals in winter hats pose in a truck bed with a sign for the Cottonwood Heights Board of Trustees.

A person in a bright yellow jacket labeled "Parks Dept" is facing a crowd outside, likely at an event or gathering.

Two people in inflatable turkey costumes standing on a street with a scenic mountain backdrop.

A group of firefighters poses happily in front of a fire truck and ambulance in bright sunlight.

A group of five people stands by a street sign, smiling, next to a cart with colorful items, on a sunny day.

A lively outdoor event with people, some in costumes, posing for a photo under a clear blue sky.

Three people in safety vests are standing behind a table stacked with pies, smiling and giving thumbs up.

A large crowd is gathered outdoors near a building, with people in various attire and a clear blue sky above.

A group of cheerleaders poses together outdoors, holding pompoms, against a clear blue sky.

Three men are standing together, two smiling in casual attire while one wears a police uniform. The background shows a classroom or gym setting.

A group of people poses for a photo with an inflatable turkey costume amid a festive setting, likely during a celebration.

A group of people are outdoors, with one taking a photo. There's a tent setup in the background and vehicles parked nearby.

A white truck with balloons is parked near a building, surrounded by barricades and other vehicles, likely for an event.

A group in safety vests and costumes poses for a photo outside a building, holding signs and smiling.

Three people are smiling together, possibly at a 5K event, wearing athletic clothing and medals, under a tent.

Two people dressed in inflatable turkey costumes with large heads and yellow boots, celebrating in a festive outdoor setting.

Three individuals in winter hats pose in a truck bed with a sign for the Cottonwood Heights Board of Trustees.

A person in a bright yellow jacket labeled "Parks Dept" is facing a crowd outside, likely at an event or gathering.

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.

A happy golden retriever wearing a colorful shirt stands next to people in a parking lot during an event.

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

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

A group of people in blue shirts participate in a fun run or walk, enjoying a community event outdoors.

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

A group of people, including kids and adults, participating in a Thanksgiving Day 5K race, dressed warmly and wearing fun attire.

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

Participants are crossing a finish line at a marathon event, with a festive atmosphere and scenic mountains in the background.

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.

A happy golden retriever wearing a colorful shirt stands next to people in a parking lot during an event.

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

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

A group of people in blue shirts participate in a fun run or walk, enjoying a community event outdoors.

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

A group of people, including kids and adults, participating in a Thanksgiving Day 5K race, dressed warmly and wearing fun attire.

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

Participants are crossing a finish line at a marathon event, with a festive atmosphere and scenic mountains in the background.

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.

A large group of participants running in a Thanksgiving-themed race, wearing matching shirts and festive hats.

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.

A large group of participants running in a Thanksgiving-themed race, wearing matching shirts and festive hats.

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.