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Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

Thanksgiving Downhill Mile is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Laramie, WY, with an entry fee of $10.

Date
November 21, 2026 (6 days to go)
Price
$10
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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! 

 

RACE REGISTRATION: $10 until November 14  |   $15 after November 14  |  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.

Events

Thanksgiving Downhill Mile$10

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 11/21

High

38°

Low

21°

Conditions

Chance snow showers

Chance of Rain

32%

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 4:38 PMDaylight 9h 40m

About Laramie, WY

Nearest Airport

LAR

Laramie Regional Airport · 6 mi

Major Hub

DEN

Denver International Airport · 111 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Thanksgiving Downhill Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

6

Days to train

Race
Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
Date
November 21, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile?
Thanksgiving Downhill Mile is a running race held in Laramie, Wyoming on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile?
Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Laramie, Wyoming at 1653 N 28th Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Thanksgiving Downhill Mile?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

Nov 21, 2026

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