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Every Thanksgiving, over 20,000 people gather in the Mile High city to walk, run…and trot.
Join us for the 45th annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot and be a part of the action! Mile High United Way's Turkey Trot is a 4-mile walk/run race around the beautiful Washington Park in Denver, Colorado.
Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together. What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than getting together with 19,999 other people for a cause that benefits the local community?
Join us for the race. Join us to make a difference.
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Registration
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Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
Family Friendly
Requirement Details
Majority of shifts will require being on your feet. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Perks
Give thanks by giving back! Volunteering at Turkey Trot is a great way to kick off the holiday with the whole family.
Parking Details
Free parking available in the parking lot of South High School (first come, first serve).
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251 Positions Filled
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114 Impacts
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404 Hours
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Shifts (25)
1 - 25 of 25 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Volunteer Check-in | 7:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Check in all volunteers and staff, distribute volunteer packets and direct volunteers to their designated stations. This is a great opportunity for an individual wanting to volunteer and participate in the race! | 11/10 | Over |
LEAD - Start Village Assistant | 7:15am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Oversee all aspects of the Start Village and volunteers. Help support heavy trafficed areas when needed, ensure any and all cash/check donations are given to the Finance runner after collected, and give guidance to Start Village tear down. You will be the go-to person for this area. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD T-shirt Handout | 7:15am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Oversee all T-shirt Handout volunteers as well as help organize and distribute Turkey Trot t-shirts to participants on race day. Tear down and pack all remaining t-shirts at the end of the event. You will be the go-to person for all questions involving T-shirt Handout. | 1/1 | Over |
Race Course Water Station Setup | 7:15am (MT) | 9:00am (MT) | 1600 East Exposition Avenue Denver, Colorado 80209 | Set up water cups for distribution on the race course. Replenish water to ensure all participants receive water during the race. Clean up water station after race finishes. NEW THIS YEAR: Volunteers will NOT check-in at South High School. Parking will be available at St. John's church specifically for these... | 1/1 | Over |
Race Day Set up | 7:15am (MT) | 9:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Help set up tables, unload supplies from South High School, hang signs and organize t-shirts and registration materials. This position is great for individuals interested in volunteering and participating in the race! **Disclaimer: must wear comfortable shoes and be able to lift and carry heavy items | 10/10 | Over |
Pre-Registration Packet Pickup - Shift 1 | 7:30am (MT) | 9:30am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Pull packets containing bibs and timing chips for participants who registered through the mail or online prior to race day. | 15/15 | Over |
Race Day Registration | 7:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Assist participants fill out registration forms, collect payments and hand out race packets to participants. | 17/17 | Over |
Race Course Water Station Handout | 7:45am (MT) | 11:30pm (MT) | 1600 East Exposition Avenue Denver, Colorado 80209 | Set up water cups for distribution on the race course. Replenish water to ensure all participants receive water during the race. Clean up water station after race finishes. NEW THIS YEAR: Volunteers will NOT check-in at South High School. Parking will be available at St. John's church specifically for these... | 24/25 | Over |
Finance Support - STAFF ONLY | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Assist participants and volunteers with registration and donations. Positions will include: Office support, Runner, and (2) Registration leads. | 7/7 | Over |
Gobbles Guide | 8:00am (MT) | 1:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Help our friendly Turkey Trot mascot Gobbles find his way around during the event. Photo ops, crossing the street, and high fives to all are just a few things Gobbles will need you for! 8:00 - 11:00 Start Village and beginning of race 11:00 - 1:00 Finish Line and Village... | 1/1 | Over |
Parking Lot Directors | 8:00am (MT) | 10:00am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | The parking lot at South High School will fill up fast! Help direct traffic in the parking lot and keep track of how many available spaces are left. | 3/3 | Over |
Registration Data Entry | 8:00am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Enter race day registration data into provided computers. Help with Start Village tear down at the end of the event. Typing skills required. | 6/6 | Over |
Registration Form Runners | 8:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 | Act as a "runner" from on-site registration tables to data entry station. This position helps ensure that all participants who register the morning of the event get into the tracking system. Please also assist with Start Village tear down when advised. | 6/6 | Over |
Start Village Assistant | 8:00am (MT) | 10:30am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | You are someone that is available and willing to help wherever is needed! This may be filling in for a volunteer that has to leave early to organizing papers and shirts to checking IDs for the Beer Garden. You understand that there will be down time and you're cool under... | 4/4 | Over |
T-Shirt Handout | 8:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Help organize and distribute Turkey Trot t-shirts to participants on race day. Tear down and pack all remaining t-shirts at the end of the event and assist with Start Village tear down when advised.. | 27/27 | Over |
Start Line Crowd Control | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Monitor crowd of participants for each wave section at the starting line. Hold banners and corral signs distinguishing each wave group and pace each wave up to the starting line. Monitor participant enterance into each wave. | 5/5 | Over |
Finish Line Water Station | 9:00am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Help set up bottled water station at the race finish line and hand water to participants after they finish the race. Help keep finish line water station area clean, clear, and easily accessible. | 30/30 | Over |
Pre-Registration Packet Pickup - Shift 2 | 9:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Pull packets containing bibs and timing chips for participants who registered through the mail or online prior to race day. Please also assist with Start Village tear down when advised. | 30/30 | Over |
Finish Village Recycling | 9:30am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Help divert recyclable materials in Finish Village (specifically water bottles and beer cans) from waste containers and get into recyclable containers. | 1/1 | Over |
Beer Garden Bartender | 10:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Manage the Beer Garden at the end of the race. Hand out beer and help with crowd control. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised. **MUST check-in in Start Village prior to going to Beer Garden. Volunteers MUST be 21 and older in this station. | 15/15 | Over |
Beer Garden ID Check | 10:00am (MT) | 1:30pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Check IDs of all participants and volunteers to identify who can partake in the Beer Garden. Help with crowd control of people entering and exiting the Beer Garden. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised. **MUST check-in in Start Village prior to going to Beer Garden. Volunteers... | 14/14 | Over |
Finish Line Assistant | 10:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Help ID the winner in each race category. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised. **MUST check-in in Start Village prior to going to station | 4/4 | Over |
Race Time Results Input | 10:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Type bib numbers and times as participants cross the finish line. Typing skills required. **MUST check-in in Start Village prior to going to station | 4/4 | Over |
Start Village Breakdown | 10:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 | Assist the Events team with breaking down the Start Village after the race begins. All tables, tents, signage and materials will need to be moved into the truck and the area cleared. | 6/6 | Over |
Finish Village Teardown | 12:30pm (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | South High School Denver, CO 80210 park map will be provided with beer garden location | Assist the Mile High United Way team clean up the finish village, ensuring all Wash Park rules & regulations are followed appropriately. Guide vendors to the correct dumpsters and collect all remaining materials. Please check-in with team near Beer Garden entrance for specific directions. | 8/10 | Over |