Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K
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Alpine Bank Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K
The Alpine Bank Boulder Thanksgiving Day event takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, on the 1300 block of Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, in front of the Boulder County Courthouse. The event includes two running events and finishes on Pearl Street Mall by the courthouse.
- 5K
- Kids 800m
The course winds through streets that connect the West End and East End of Pearl Street and finishes on the Pearl Street Mall in front of the historic Boulder County Courthouse. The route passes several local landmarks, including Hotel Boulderado (established 1909), Boulder Theater (opened 1906), Boulder County Courthouse (built 1933), and Pearl Street Mall (since 1977).
Ten percent of every race registration fee is donated to Harvest of Hope Pantry. Harvest of Hope Pantry serves everyone who comes through its doors, provides free supplemental food to roughly 750 shoppers each week, and distributes an average of 3,500 pounds of food every day. The pantry reports that each dollar donated provides one nutritious meal.
Registration fees listed for the events are $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Kids 800m. Participants registered before 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 4, receive a free official long sleeve race shirt. Baby strollers are allowed, dogs are not permitted in the race, and there are no race refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
