Colorado · 4 Mile
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot is a 4 Mile event held in Denver, Colorado. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 11,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Field size
- ~11,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Distances
- 4 Mile
- Field size
- About 11,600 runners
- Course
- Flat loop around Washington Park (~5,280 ft altitude)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- unitedwaydenver.org
About the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day 4-mile run/walk around Denver's Washington Park that has become one of the biggest turkey trots in the US. The 2025 edition drew a record ~11,600 participants as a fundraiser for Mile High United Way.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in the country; set a registration record of nearly 11,600 in 2025; benefits Mile High United Way
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Mile High United Way Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot held?
- In Denver, Colorado.
- What distances does the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot offer?
- 4 Mile.
- How many people run the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot?
- About 11,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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