Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
Saturday, November 21, 2026
8:30 AM MST
Laramie, Wyoming
$11.60 · 1 race
1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile, happening on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in the charming town of Laramie, Albany. This exhilarating event invites participants of all ages to sprint, jog, walk, or even “gobble-wobble” down a thrilling point-to-point downhill mile course! With an impressive elevation drop of 123 feet, you’ll have a fantastic opportunity to set your personal best just before indulging in your holiday feast.
The race starts on Northview Street and winds through friendly neighborhood streets, culminating in a festive finish at Knadler Street, right in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. Check-in for the event runs from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM, with races kicking off at 8:30 AM. Registration is affordably priced at $10 until November 14, making this a great way to burn some calories while supporting local youth running programs. Plus, all participants will be entered into exciting prize drawings from local businesses! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event that celebrates fitness, family, and the spirit of Thanksgiving!
The race starts on Northview Street and winds through friendly neighborhood streets, culminating in a festive finish at Knadler Street, right in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. Check-in for the event runs from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM, with races kicking off at 8:30 AM. Registration is affordably priced at $10 until November 14, making this a great way to burn some calories while supporting local youth running programs. Plus, all participants will be entered into exciting prize drawings from local businesses! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event that celebrates fitness, family, and the spirit of Thanksgiving!
Races
Organiser's description
Sprint, run, jog, walk, or gobble-wobble down this fast point-to-point downhill mile course! **Note that this race is the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and will NOT be held on Thanksgiving morning!** This will be a fun opportunity to lay down a fast mile time... and a great way to burn some calories and get some movement before you dig in to the turkey and mashed potatoes.
The course will start on Northview Street and will run on neighborhood streets, finishing on Knadler Street in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. This year's course features an elevation drop of 123 feet in just one mile!
RACE REGISTRATION: $10 UNTIL NOVEMBER 14 | $15 AFTER NOVEMBER 14 | RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: $20
YOUR REGISTRATION FEE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DONATION ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
CHECK-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS FROM 7:45AM - 8:15AM IN THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA. RACES START AT 8:30AM.
All participants will be entered into the drawings for random prizes from local businesses.
Proceeds from this race will benefit local youth running groups, including the Laramie Valley Jackalopes, Laramie Middle School Cross Country, and Laramie High School Cross Country teams.
_IF YOU CAN'T PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION BY CLICKING THE "DONATE" BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE._
We will be recognizing the M & F winners in each of the following categories:
* 6 & Under
* 7-8
* 9-10
* 11-12
* 13-14
* 15-16
* 17-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70 & Over
Anyone who sets an age group record for their gender will receive a special award.
The course will start on Northview Street and will run on neighborhood streets, finishing on Knadler Street in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. This year's course features an elevation drop of 123 feet in just one mile!
RACE REGISTRATION: $10 UNTIL NOVEMBER 14 | $15 AFTER NOVEMBER 14 | RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: $20
YOUR REGISTRATION FEE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DONATION ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
CHECK-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS FROM 7:45AM - 8:15AM IN THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA. RACES START AT 8:30AM.
All participants will be entered into the drawings for random prizes from local businesses.
Proceeds from this race will benefit local youth running groups, including the Laramie Valley Jackalopes, Laramie Middle School Cross Country, and Laramie High School Cross Country teams.
_IF YOU CAN'T PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION BY CLICKING THE "DONATE" BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE._
We will be recognizing the M & F winners in each of the following categories:
* 6 & Under
* 7-8
* 9-10
* 11-12
* 13-14
* 15-16
* 17-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70 & Over
Anyone who sets an age group record for their gender will receive a special award.
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Location
1653 N 28th Street, Laramie, 82072, WY, United States
Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
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