Utah Human Race (Thanksgiving 5K/10K)

The Utah Human Race is a long-running Thanksgiving-morning tradition presented by the Utah Food Bank, giving families a healthy, purposeful way to start the holiday while helping neighbors in need. The family-friendly 5K and 10K fun run and walk takes place on Thanksgiving morning, with all proceeds supporting the Utah Food Bank's hunger-relief work across the state. Runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome, and the festive, community-minded atmosphere makes it as much a gathering as a race. Participants often bring the whole family and pair their miles with a food or fund donation, turning a morning of movement into meaningful support for Utahns facing food insecurity. Because it is tied to Thanksgiving, the race returns each year on the holiday itself. Registration is required and carries a fee, with the money raised converted into meals for families through the food bank's distribution network.