
Thanksgiving Downhill Mile is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Laramie, WY, with an entry fee of $10.
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:
Anyone who sets an age group record for their gender will receive a special award.
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
Nearest Airport
LAR
Laramie Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 111 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Thanksgiving Downhill Mile
Nov 21, 2026