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Kick off Thanksgiving with a new family tradition at Utah’s Largest Turkey Trot, Runtastic THANKFUL!
Gather your loved ones to run a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kid’s 1/2 Mile Run along the scenic Jordan River Trail.
Every runner scores a 2024 Runtastic THANKFUL long-sleeve race shirt, epic finisher medal, stickers, swag from local vendors, and free event photos to capture every moment. Plus, winners in each race will earn a gold, silver, or bronze medal (and some other goodies) to brag about at dinner!
Post-race, treat yourself to hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and other delicious treats at the finish line—perfect before diving into your Thanksgiving feast!
Don’t wait—register now before the races sell out!
REGISTER FOR THANKFUL
Date & Location
November 28, 2024
Start & Finish Line is at Thanksgiving Point at 2912 Executive Pkwy, Lehi, UT
All races loop from the same Start Line & Finish Line
Start Time
Half: 7:45 am
10K: 8:00 am
5K: 8:20 am
Kid's Run: 10:30 am
Current Pricing
Half: $119.95
10K: $44.95
5K: $39.95
Kid's Run: $16.95
Finisher Medal
Finisher Shirt
Award Medals
Registration CLOSES Nov 28th (space permitting) 1 hour before the start of the race.
Please register online.
You can pickup your packet the morning of the race for $20.
Friends & Family Discount
Get a $2.50 discount per registrant when you register 4 or more people-Must be in the same transaction
Expo & Packet Pick Up
Where: Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point at 2975 Thanksgiving Wy, Lehi, UT
When: Wednesday, November 27 from 11 AM to 7 PM
Please pick up your packet, bib number, shirt, and race swag at the expo/packet pickup the day before the race. You must have a photo ID to pick up your packet. You may pick up someone else’s packet if you have a copy of their photo ID.
If you are unable to make it to the expo, you can pick up your packet the day of the race at the blue Runtastic info tent for a $20.00 fee (Cash or Card).
RACE STARTS & AWARD QUALIFICATIONS
All races start west of the finish line and the UVU Thanksgiving Point building on on Executive Pkwy HERE.
HALF MARATHON
This race starts at 7:45 AM.
Participants must start within 10 minutes of the official race start time to qualify for Age Group awards, which are based on chip time. If a participant starts after this 10-minute window, their official time will be based on gun time.
10K
This race starts at 8:00 AM.
Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official race start time to qualify for Age Group awards, which are based on chip time. If a participant starts after this 5-minute window, their official time will be based on gun time.
5K
This race starts at 8:20 AM.
Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official race start time to qualify for Age Group awards, which are based on chip time. If a participant starts after this 5-minute window, their official time will be based on gun time.
KID’S RUN
This race starts at 10:30 AM.
Aid Stations
Water, Powerade, Vaseline, porta-potties, and a first aid kit will be available at each station. Look for Powerade on the first table and water on the second.
There are six aid stations throughout the course:
- Aid Station 1 – HALF @ Mile 1.9, 10K @ Mile 3.6 & 5K @ Mile 1.9
- Aid Station 2 – HALF @ Mile 3.6 – GU*
- Aid Station 3 – HALF @ Mile 5.1
- Aid Station 4 – HALF @ Mile 6.8 – GU*
- Aid Station 5 – HALF @ Mile 8.8
- Aid Station 6 – HALF @ Mile 10.5 – GU*
*GU will be available on the Half Marathon course at the Aid Station 2 at Mile 3.6, Aid Station 4 at Mile 6.8, and Aid Station 6 at Mile 10.5.
Spectator Area
Here’s some tips on the best spots to cheer on your family and friends!
10K, 5K, & Kid’s Run:
- Finish Line only
Half Marathon:
- Mile 2.4 – Thanksgiving Point Trail Head Park off of Cottonwood Dr, Lehi
- Mile 5.2 – 300 N & Willow Haven Ave
- Mile 6.5 – Riverway & Waterway Rd.
- Mile 8.8 – Willow Park & Jordan River Pkwy
- Mile 11.7 – Thanksgiving Point Trail Head Park off of Cottonwood Dr, Lehi
These viewing areas allow you to drive and park without interfering with the runners or course. Please do not park along the runner’s path.
Join us at our fun finish line to enjoy:
- Awesome Finisher Medals
- Music
- Water, Powerade, Hot Chocolate, and Chocolate Milk
- Special Thanksgiving Food: Pumpkin Pie, Rolls/Butter, Fruit
- Awards Presentation & Medals
- Sponsor & Vendor Swag
- Runtastic Photographers
- PR Bell
- Photos Backdrops: Thankful Sign, 13.1 Number, Face-in-Hole Photos
- Instant Finisher Results
- Overall and Age Group Awards
Race Amenities
PHOTOS
Look for our photographers at the start line, along the course, finish line, photo backdrops in the runner’s corral, and at the awards stage. Please make sure your bib number is visible to more easily search for your photos. Your social media sized pictures are included with your registration and can be downloaded HERE after the race.
COMPLIMENTARY RECOVERY SESSIONS in the Garage
STRETCH & MASSAGE: Get all those tired muscles stretched and massaged post-race with a complimentary session by Athlecare. Their two locations offer a hyperbaric chamber, dry needling, sports massage, stretching, and coaching.
THERAGUN THERAPY: Performance Recovery will have TheraGuns for you to use (free to charge) to help you relax after all the miles. To speed up your recovery, you can upgrade for a session in their Normatec Compression Boots and/or a race-special IV hydration therapy.
DELICIOUS DRINKS FOR ALL YOUR CRAVINGS
Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck brings you the caffeination inspiration you need. Whether you’re craving something hot, iced, sweet, or fruity, they have a delicious drink waiting for you!
TIMING & BIBS
The Thankful Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kid’s Run will be professionally timed. The chips will be attached to the back of your bib number. Please don’t wrinkle or stuff the bib in your pocket.
The Top Three Overall male and female finishers will be determined by gun time (regular timing). The Age Group awards will be determined by using Chip Time.
- Gun Time is the time elapsed from the sound of the gun to the finish line.
- Chip Time is the real time from when the runner crosses the starting line to crossing the finish line.
Results are available in the following ways:
- On Screen at the Results Trailer
- Personal Printed Result at the Results Trailer
- Online at Results
Note: If you alter or damage your chip your time may not be read correctly. Wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing.
Race Joy will be enabled for all Runtastic THANKFUL races. Get updates along the course and let your loved ones know exactly where you are along the course. Check out the RaceJoy website for more information.
Overall
The Top Three Overall male and female finishers of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and Kid’s Run races will receive a gold, silver, or bronze medal on the awards stage at the designated time. They will also receive an award certificate with a FREE entry into next year’s race in their respective categories, in addition to the prizes below.
HALF MARATHON PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
10K RACE PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
5K RACE PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
KID’S RUN PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
Award Ceremonies
5K Overall: 9:00 AM
5K Age Group: 9:05 AM
10K Overall: 9:25 AM
10K Age Group: 9:30 AM
Half Overall: 10:00 AM
Half Age Group: 10:05 AM
Kid’s Run Overall: 10:45 AM
Overall
The Top Three Overall male and female finishers of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and Kid’s Run races will receive a gold, silver, or bronze medal on the awards stage at the designated time. They will also receive an award certificate with a FREE entry into next year’s race in their respective categories, in addition to the prizes below.
HALF MARATHON PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
10K RACE PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
5K RACE PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Annual Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
KID’S RUN PRIZES:
1st Place Overall: Certificate, Runtastic Cake, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
2nd Place Overall: Certificate, a Pumpkin Pie, & a Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass
3rd Place Overall: Certificate, a Caramel Apple, & a Luminaria Admission Pass
Award Ceremonies
5K Overall: 9:00 AM
5K Age Group: 9:05 AM
10K Overall: 9:25 AM
10K Age Group: 9:30 AM
Half Overall: 10:00 AM
Half Age Group: 10:05 AM
Kid’s Run Overall: 10:45 AM
To help our runners achieve their goals, we have enlisted the RYR Pacers to run the Half Marathon course.
At the starting line each pacer will be holding a sign with their pace time on it. The faster the pace the closer to the starting line they will be. Please find your pacer and line up behind them.
This will help all runners be around other runners with similar speeds and keep runners from getting stuck behind slower runners or getting bumped or run over by faster runners.
The 3 hr 15 min pacers will be the last pacers on half course. Please maintain their speed to allow for support. If you are passed you can still continue to race, but there will not be course support.
Time Slots
- 1 hr 40 min
- 1 hr 45 min
- 1 hr 50 min
- 1 hr 55 min
- 2 hr 0 min
- 2 hr 10 min
- 2 hr 20 min
- 2 hr 30 min
- 2 hr 40 min
- 3 hr 15 min (End Support Pacer)
Time Limit
The courses are supported for 3:15 hours until 11:00 AM. Police, directional cones, porta-potties, and Aid Station support will not be available this time. Runners must be able to average a pace of 15 minutes per mile in the Half Marathon to participate. If you feel you will be unable to finish the Half Marathon course in the allotted time, we ask that you switch to participating in the 5K or 10K races instead. Transfer race distance or defer