Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBart Llewellyn, 9, wearing a turkey hat, watches as runners race by at the beginning of the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWhitney Evans, left, and her sister Chelsea, right, wearing turkey costumes, hug before taking part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners wear a turkey hats and costumes as they get ready to take part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners wear turkey costumes as they get ready to take part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChelsea Evans, middle and her sister Whitney wear turkey costumes laugh before taking part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAngie Swanson, middle, wearing a turkey hat, raises her hands with runners in celebration of Thanksgiving day, as they get ready to take part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners take off at the starting line of the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners high five the Turkey Trot mascot as they race by during the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners wear a turkey hats and costumes as they get ready to take part in the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA dog carries a rubber chicken at the start of the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners wear a turkey costumes as they near the finish line of the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
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Bart Llewellyn, 9, wearing a turkey hat, watches as runners race by at the beginning of the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on November 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The above are photos from the 43rd annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on Nov. 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. In its 43rd year, the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot has become one of Denver’s greatest Thanksgiving traditions drawing nearly 10,000 runners each year. This year’s race was a four mile race that started near South High School and ended in Washington Park.