
Lander Turkey Mile is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Lander, WY, with an entry fee of $25.
Come join us for a Thanksgiving morning fun run starting and finishing at the Lander City Park! The route is 1 mile long and will have multiple people dressed as turkeys completing the course with you. These turkeys will be running various paces (fastest being sub 6:00/mile) and the goal is to beat as many turkeys as you can! All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for the event.
Course description:
The race will begin inside of Lander City Park on 3rd Street, near the parking lot for the Lion’s shelter. The race will run North on 3rd street, out of the park past Fremont St and will turn left on Park St. Racers will follow Park Street all the way until it joins back with Fremont Street. At that point they will turn left and return towards the park. The race will finish on Fremont Street in front of the parking on the North side of the park.
Registration includes:
**Don't want a shirt? Register and choose "no shirt" option for a $10 discount.
Pre-Race Instructions and Information
Packet Pickup
Pre-race pickup (highly encouraged): Wednesday November 26 5-6 PM @ Fremont Therapy (8168 WY-789, Lander WY)
Race day pickup: 7:45-8:15 @ the gazebo at City Park
Bathrooms
Bathrooms will be available at the Parks and Rec building near the gazebo on the north side of the park off of Fremont St. The bathrooms by the start line will not be available due to being closed for the season.
Awards and Results
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
A link to results will be emailed after the race and will be available to view on www.lifewellruncoaching.com
Food Bank Donations
We will have a food drop off box available near the finish line where you can bring your shelf stable, non perishable foods. These items will be donated to the Lander Food Bank.
Volunteers
If you have any family/friends who are interested in supporting the event, but not interested in participating, we have need for volunteers on race day. They can sign up through the registration platform or have them email robby@lifewellruncoaching.com and we will send them information regarding volunteer options.
Weather Cancelation Statement
Weather this time of year can be unpredictable. Because of this, we realize a race cannot be held if it is unsafe due to snow/ice on the road. If the weather restricts our ability to host the race, we will send out an email either night before or morning of informing all participants of cancellation. Those who have signed up will still receive their finisher medal and race shirt but no refunds will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
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
39°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lander Hunt Fld Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
5,193 ft
Nearest Airport
RIW
Central Wyoming Regional Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Lander Turkey Mile
Nov 26, 2026