40th Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K Race Reviews
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Disappointed that you eliminated the 65-69 age group. Big difference between a 60 year old and a 69 year old. Not as much in a 50-59 division
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CottonwoodHeights_Thanksgiving5K
fun race - For most individuals it is a fun race to do with family and friends on this Thanksgiving day before a long day of food and football games. For those who are in it to win you can get your trophy or ribbon/award for running faster than the Mayor or Turkey (Depending on the year).
has attended 5+ times
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Great first time experience
I walked/ran the 5k on the treadmill for a few weeks in advance to prepare, but that wasn't even necessary. The event was a comically slow mass of jovial/giggling/chatting participants, so I spent the whole time skipping along (happy to have gloves, but wishing I had remembered ear muffs -- maybe have those in next year's participant packet?). Organization was pretty good with some opportunity for improvement in information for beginners. Raffle prizes were fun (won movie tiks)!
Good program!
My daughter ran your 5k last year, and was able to talk her 2 brothers into running it with her this year(all under 30 minutes). My husband, her daughter and boyfriend, and I were on the sidelines watching. We had a blast!! We have decided to make this a Thanksgiving tradition, and hopefully talk her other brother to do it too!! Thank you for all you do!!
Great Family Experience
Pristine and beautiful. The route was in super condition for participants on all levels.
has attended 2 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
Wonderful experience!
My first 5k, and despite the snow and cold it was a great experience!
Very fun
Had a great time!
has attended 0 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
Cottonwood heights 5k
Great tradition for our family
has attended 4 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
Thanksgiving Run
Great race and way to begin Thanksgiving! Love the inside place to gather and raffle prizes. One suggestion would be to mark each mile so runners have a better idea of distance completed. Thanks!
has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
Some sketchy patches
Loved the race and course, but some salt on the road would have been nice since there were some icy places that could have been a little dangerous.
has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
How fast is the Mayor?
I've run this race a few times and never beat the mayor. Anyone know his average time?
Great family activity. Don't recommend for runners.
I tried to space this out properly but this website doesn't take into account indents or new lines. My review includes both a review of the Cottonwood Heights 5K course, along with my review of the 5K overall as put on by Cottonwood Heights City. Course: The course was decent. Little more than your average flat land 5K. Running through subdivisions with some inclines and decent declines. Neither of which have much length; though, the course has a good variety of elevation on which to run. Overall I enjoyed the course and it's layout. Overall: As someone who enjoys running, I did not enjoy this 5K. I understand it's put on by Cottonwood Heights City and is mainly meant to be a family activity. Much more of a family activity than an actual 5K. I did not realize that both strollers and dogs were allowed on the course until after I paid my registration fee, more than 2 months prior to race day. Having dogs and strollers is understandable, especially in a family-oriented 5K; but, when most folks with either lack complete etiquette regarding running, or walking, around others it can be challenging for those running the race for the sake of running. Families were standing arm in arm taking up two-thirds of the center of the course, and they didnt even hear me when me yell on your left. I spent a great deal of energy dodging people who weren't paying attention, sacrificing time and patience when I just wanted to complete the 5K for myself. If you have kids who want to join in on a 5K, then this is probably a great activity for you. If you have dogs that you like to leave on a long leash and not pay attention to what they're doing then this is also a great race for you. I would not recommend for experienced runners looking for an easy Saturday break from long distance running.
has attended 1 times
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No water/drinks on the course.
Otherwise great race. Teen kids at station did not have water pre-poured into cups so when the crowd hit they weren’t ready. On our return they had ran out. We are thankful but you can do better than this. Extra table and 2 extra coolers get the cups filled ahead of time. Some people paid $50 for this. My race number is in the thousands. Pay a competent adult to help the kids! Thanks
Age Groups
Disappointed that you eliminated the 65-69 age group. Big difference between a 60 year old and a 69 year old. Not as much in a 50-59 division
has attended 5+ times
0/0 found this review helpful.
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