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Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

Laramie, WY

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

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When

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

Where

1653 N 28th Street, Laramie WY

Distance

1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

29–43°F

dry

2024

30–46°F

dry

2023

22–43°F

dry

2022

18–43°F

dry

2021

24–43°F

dry

2020

24–41°F

dry

2019

20–29°F

dry

2018

11–42°F

dry

2017

31–42°F

dry

2016

32–51°F

dry

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About this race

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

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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