Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run presented by Raymond James
The Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run is Northern Colorado's Largest 4 Mile Event for runners, walkers and kids! Bring your family, friends and out of town guests and experience the community spirit of Fort Collins! The four-mile run/walk and kids’ fun run are staged in downtown Fort Collins, with the kids’ race starting off the festivities at approximately 8:45 a.m., followed immediately by the main event at approximately 9:00 a.m. Race start times may be delayed due to train schedule.
Strollers & Dogs on a leash are welcome, you must start in the strollers/ dog start section.
FOR SAFETY AND INSURANCE LIABILITY PURPOSES, ALL RUNNERS & WALKERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE EVENT. NON-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Collins, CO
Population
169,705
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,989 ft
Nearest Airport
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
Nov 26, 2026