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THE GREAT OUTDOORS — If you want to burn a few calories before the big Thanksgiving feast while donating to a good cause, consider walking or running in a local turkey trot this November.
Below is a list of 21 races sprinkled throughout the state. Some take place the Saturday before Thanksgiving, while other cities reserve their annual turkey trot for Thanksgiving morning.
Take a look to find an event near your neighborhood. Click on the link for more information and to register.
- Day of the Dog 5K: Saturday, Nov. 19 in Salt Lake City. (This is a virtual event— click the link for more details.)
- Ugly Sweater Dash 5K: Saturday, Nov. 19. Starting time is 8 a.m. in West Valley City.
- Smithfield Holiday Turkey Trot 10K, 5K, 1M: Saturday, Nov. 19. Starting time is 10 a.m. in Smithfield.
- Jogging for Jugs 5K, 10K: Saturday, Nov. 19 in Murray. (This is a virtual Event— click on the link for details.)
- Moab Turkey Trot 5K: Saturday, Nov. 19. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Moab
- Turkey Trot: Saturday, Nov. 19. Starting time is 9:30 a.m. in St. George
- Mercury Rising: Saturday, Nov. 19 in Salt Lake City. (This is a virtual event— click the link for more details.)
- Hug a Runner 5K: Sunday, Nov. 20 in Salt Lake City. (This is a virtual event— click the link for more details.)
- Lone Peak Turkey Trot: Monday, Nov. 21. Starting time is 3 p.m. at the Lone Peak High School track in Highland.
- Earn Your Turkey: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 8 a.m. in Orem.
- Pilgrim 5K: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 8 a.m. in Lehi.
- Thankful 13 Half Marathon- Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 8 a.m. in Lehi.
- South Davis Thanksgiving Day Races 10K, 5K, 1K: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 8 a.m. in Bountiful.
- The Utah Human Race is a long-time Utah tradition, and the race proceeds go toward fighting statewide hunger. Registration numbers are down this year, and The Utah Food Bank may not meet their goal of 6,000 runners, which provides a meal for 423,000 Utahns facing hunger. A 5K and 10K are offered and the races are held in Draper Thursday, Nov. 24, at 8 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., respectively. Costumes are encouraged.
- St. George Gobbler Run 10K, 5K, 1K: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 8 a.m. in St. George.
- Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Cottonwood Heights.
- Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk for Charity: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Ogden.
- Lynden Legacy Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Midway.
- Turkey Leg 5K: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Farmington.
- Cold Turkey Run: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 9 a.m. in Salt Lake City.
- Toquerville Trails Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 24. Starting time is 10 a.m. in Toquerville.
Did we miss any races? Let us know in the comments.
