Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

  • Date Sat 23rd November 2024
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Laramie, Wyoming
  • Price $11.60
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to sprint your way into the holiday spirit at the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile, taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Laramie, Albany! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to run, jog, walk, or even "gobble-wobble" down a fast and thrilling one-mile point-to-point course. Starting on Northview Street and finishing in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School on Knadler Street, this year's race features a remarkable elevation drop of 123 feet, making it the perfect opportunity to set a personal best before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast.

With pre-race registration priced at just $10 and race-day registration at $20, itโ€™s an accessible event for everyone looking to get active. Check-in runs from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM, with races kicking off at 8:30 AM. Plus, all proceeds will benefit local youth running groups, including the Laramie Valley Jackalopes and local cross-country teams. Don't miss your chance to compete in various categories and aim for the coveted course record on this newly designed route! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Sprint, run, jog, walk, or gobble-wobble down this fast point-to-point downhill mile course! **This year's 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!



PRE-RACE REGISTRATION: $10 | RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: $20



CHECK-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS FROM 7:45AM - 8:15AM IN THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA. RACES START AT 8:30AM. _Depending on the number of participants, we may group runners into multiple waves. _



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.



We will be recognizing the M & F winners in each of the following categories. Winners in these categories will also hold the COURSE RECORD since this is year features a new course!

* 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

Races

  • Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 23rd November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED

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Location

1653 N 28th Street, Laramie, 82072, WY, United States

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