33RD THANKSGIVING DAY RUN
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Event Description
Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run presented by Raymond James
The Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run is Northern Colorado's Largest 4 Mile Event for runners, walkers and kids! Bring your family, friends and out of town guests and experience the community spirit of Fort Collins! The four-mile run/walk and kids’ fun run are staged in downtown Fort Collins, with the kids’ race starting off the festivities at approximately 8:45 a.m., followed immediately by the main event at approximately 9:00 a.m. Race start times may be delayed due to train schedule.
Strollers & Dogs on a leash are welcome, you must start in the strollers/ dog start section.
FOR SAFETY AND INSURANCE LIABILITY PURPOSES, ALL RUNNERS & WALKERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE EVENT. NON-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
Price Increase Schedule
- September 1 to September 30
- Youth (17 and under): $25
- Adults: $35
- October 1 to November 16
- Youth: $30
- Adults: $45
- November 17 to November 24
- Youth: $30
- Adults: $50
- November 25:
- Youth: $35
- Adults: $55
- Race day
- Youth: $45
- Adults: $60
Participant Benefits
- All registered participants receive a long-sleeve technical T-shirt.
- Race-day registration: Brothers Restaurant, 147 S. College Avenue, downtown Fort Collins, from 7:00–8:30 a.m.
PACKET PICKUP INFO
Packet Pickup Information
Register early and save!
Early Packet Pickup
- Location: Alive Health Club, 932 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
- Dates and times: Monday and Tuesday, November 23–24, from 3:00–7:00 p.m.
- Registration deadline: Register by November 22, 2026, to pick up your packet on Monday or Tuesday.
Wednesday Registration and Pickup
- In-person registration and packet pickup will be available Wednesday, November 25, from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Alive Health Club. T-shirts are subject to availability.
Race-Day Registration and Pickup
- Location: Brothers Restaurant, 147 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
- Time: 7:00–8:30 a.m.
- Race-day T-shirts are limited, and entry fees increase on race day.
Packet Pickup Deadlines
- November 22, 2026: Register by this date to pick up your packet on Monday or Tuesday.
- November 23–24: Early packet pickup is available from 3:00–7:00 p.m.
- November 25: In-person registration and packet pickup are available from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Race day: Registration and packet pickup close at 8:30 a.m.; entry fees increase, and T-shirts are limited.
2026 COURSE MAPS
4 MILE RACE COURSE
Summary: The race starts Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the intersection of West Mountain Avenue and South College Avenue. Runners will follow a clearly marked route through City Park and along historic Mountain Avenue before finishing at Oak Street Plaza. Water and restrooms will be available shortly after mile 2, with snacks and bottled water provided at the finish.
GOBBLE GOBBLE KIDS RACE COURSE
Kids can join the free Gobble Gobble fun run at approximately 8:45 AM, before the main event. Meet by the Silver Grill banner in Oak Street Plaza. The one-third-mile course follows College Avenue, and all finishers receive a ribbon and prize.
Race Location
Old Town Fort Collins
147 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524 US
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RACE AWARDS
Awards are based on gun time, not chip time. Please seed yourself in the starting corral accordingly.
- PRIZE MONEY AWARDS
- TOP 5 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
- $600
- $400
- $300
- $150
- $50
- TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE MASTERS (40+)
- $150
- $100
- $50
- TOP 5 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
- PIE AWARDS (AGE GROUP)
- TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE
- 10 & UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75-79, 80+
- TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00 AM
- Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens
- Race Day registration Opens
- 8:30 AM
- Race Day Packet Pick Up Closes
- Race Day Registration Closes
- 8:45 AM
- Gobble Gobble Kids Race Starts
- 9:00 AM
- 4 Mile Race Starts
- 10:30 AM
- Race Day Awards Ceremony
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