41st Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K

Disappointed that you eliminated the 65-69 age group. Big difference between a 60 year old and a 69 year old. Not as much in a 50-59 division

BERT R. has attended 5+ times

Otherwise great race. Teen kids at station did not have water pre-poured into cups so when the crowd hit they weren’t ready. On our return they had ran out. We are thankful but you can do better than this. Extra table and 2 extra coolers get the cups filled ahead of time. Some people paid $50 for this. My race number is in the thousands. Pay a competent adult to help the kids! Thanks

I tried to space this out properly but this website doesn't take into account indents or new lines. My review includes both a review of the Cottonwood Heights 5K course, along with my review of the 5K overall as put on by Cottonwood Heights City. Course: The course was decent. Little more than your average flat land 5K. Running through subdivisions with some inclines and decent declines. Neither of which have much length; though, the course has a good variety of elevation on which to run. Overall I enjoyed the course and it's layout. Overall: As someone who enjoys running, I did not enjoy this 5K. I understand it's put on by Cottonwood Heights City and is mainly meant to be a family activity. Much more of a family activity than an actual 5K. I did not realize that both strollers and dogs were allowed on the course until after I paid my registration fee, more than 2 months prior to race day. Having dogs and strollers is understandable, especially in a family-oriented 5K; but, when most folks with either lack complete etiquette regarding running, or walking, around others it can be challenging for those running the race for the sake of running. Families were standing arm in arm taking up two-thirds of the center of the course, and they didnt even hear me when me yell on your left. I spent a great deal of energy dodging people who weren't paying attention, sacrificing time and patience when I just wanted to complete the 5K for myself. If you have kids who want to join in on a 5K, then this is probably a great activity for you. If you have dogs that you like to leave on a long leash and not pay attention to what they're doing then this is also a great race for you. I would not recommend for experienced runners looking for an easy Saturday break from long distance running.

Brandon P. has attended 1 times

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

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.

Paula C. has attended 1 times

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!

Robyn P. has attended 1 times

Great tradition for our family

Rod S. has attended 4 times

Had a great time!

Megan D. has attended 0 times

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