Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 8:30AM MST
- Location Laramie, Wyoming
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to sprint, jog, or even gobble-wobble your way through the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the charming city of Laramie, Albany! This exciting point-to-point race features a thrilling downhill course with an impressive elevation drop of 123 feet over just one mile, making it the perfect opportunity to achieve a personal best before the holiday feasting begins. Starting on Northview Street and finishing in front of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School on Knadler Street, participants of all ages are invited to join in the fun.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a festive way to get moving, this event promises to be a blast! Registration begins at 7:45 AM, with races kicking off at 8:30 AM. With a low pre-race fee of $10 and $20 on race day, it’s an affordable way to enjoy some exercise and support local youth running groups, including the Laramie Valley Jackalopes and local middle and high school cross country teams. Plus, there will be prizes for winners in various age categories, so mark your calendars and gear up for a fantastic morning of community spirit and athletic achievement!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a festive way to get moving, this event promises to be a blast! Registration begins at 7:45 AM, with races kicking off at 8:30 AM. With a low pre-race fee of $10 and $20 on race day, it’s an affordable way to enjoy some exercise and support local youth running groups, including the Laramie Valley Jackalopes and local middle and high school cross country teams. Plus, there will be prizes for winners in various age categories, so mark your calendars and gear up for a fantastic morning of community spirit and athletic achievement!
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!
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.
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:
* 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
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.
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:
* 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
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Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:30AM MST)
$11.60
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