Undercover Turkey Trot
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Turkey Trot
The event is a Thanksgiving morning trail run and hike held at Solitude Mountain Resort, Entry 1 Moonbeam, in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is the fourth annual running of the Turkey Trot and takes place on Thursday, November 26th.
The main course is a trail 5K that is listed as 3.45 miles with 633 feet of vertical gain and a starting elevation of 8,000 feet. The route runs mostly off road through mountain forest and alongside Big Cottonwood Canyon Creek, with potential for snow on the trail. A kid's 1 mile fun run and a 1 mile hike are also offered.
Distances:
- 5K trail run, 3.45 miles, 633 feet of gain
- 1 mile kid fun run or hike
Entry fees are stated as $28 for the 5K and $18 for the kid fun run or 1 mile hike. The organizer plans a cap of 150 participants. A coffee truck will be on site this year. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before, Wednesday November 25th, at SkyRun 2477 Fort Union Blvd from 3:30 to 5:30 PM; children and hikers are not required to attend packet pickup. A postevent raffle will include Solitude merchandise and other items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
