40th Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K

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BE PART OF UTAH'S LONGEST "RUNNING" THANKSGIVING DAY EVENT!  

 

$1 of each entry fee is donated directly to the Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation Foundation. 

The Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization, creates opportunities for charitable contributions that provide needed Parks & Recreation facilities, programs and services to our community. 

 

 

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  • 40th Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K Where & When
  • Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
  • Race Date: 2025/11/27 04:11:00 PM (Thursday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K (Ages 12-Older)
    • Youth 5K (Ages 11-Younger)
    • COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS CITY


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40th Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K Reviews

4.4 - 13 reviews

Review 40th Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K

Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
CottonwoodHeights_Thanksgiving5K

fun race - For most individuals it is a fun race to do with family and friends on this Thanksgiving day before a long day of food and football games. For those who are in it to win you can get your trophy or ribbon/award for running faster than the Mayor or Turkey (Depending on the year).

most helpful race review Shawn E. 1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2017 Race Review
Review On: 2017-01-10 14:45:16
Wonderful experience!

My first 5k, and despite the snow and cold it was a great experience!

A R. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
4.0/5
Course: 4.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2018 Race Review
Review On: 2018-11-25 08:50:29
Thanksgiving Run

Great race and way to begin Thanksgiving! Love the inside place to gather and raffle prizes. One suggestion would be to mark each mile so runners have a better idea of distance completed. Thanks!

verified participant race review Robyn P. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
4.5/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2016 Race Review
Review On: 2016-12-28 07:38:05
Great first time experience

I walked/ran the 5k on the treadmill for a few weeks in advance to prepare, but that wasn't even necessary. The event was a comically slow mass of jovial/giggling/chatting participants, so I spent the whole time skipping along (happy to have gloves, but wishing I had remembered ear muffs -- maybe have those in next year's participant packet?). Organization was pretty good with some opportunity for improvement in information for beginners. Raffle prizes were fun (won movie tiks)!

Rebecca B. has attended 0 times
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2016 Race Review
Review On: 2017-01-01 04:28:28
Good program!

My daughter ran your 5k last year, and was able to talk her 2 brothers into running it with her this year(all under 30 minutes). My husband, her daughter and boyfriend, and I were on the sidelines watching. We had a blast!! We have decided to make this a Thanksgiving tradition, and hopefully talk her other brother to do it too!! Thank you for all you do!!

Geri C. has attended 2 times
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.5/5
2016 Race Review
Review On: 2017-01-03 08:21:05
Great Family Experience

Pristine and beautiful. The route was in super condition for participants on all levels.

verified participant race review Mona J. has attended 2 times
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2018 Race Review
Review On: 2018-11-22 13:48:58
Very fun

Had a great time!

verified participant race review Megan D. has attended 0 times
4.5/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2018 Race Review
Review On: 2018-11-22 14:15:43
Cottonwood heights 5k

Great tradition for our family

verified participant race review Rod S. has attended 4 times
3.5/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-11-26 12:44:22
Some sketchy patches

Loved the race and course, but some salt on the road would have been nice since there were some icy places that could have been a little dangerous.

verified participant race review Paula C. has attended 1 times
5.0/5
Course: 4.5/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2019 Race Review
Review On: 2022-10-22 12:53:05
How fast is the Mayor?

I've run this race a few times and never beat the mayor. Anyone know his average time?

Linda M. has attended 3 times

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