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Register for the 53rd Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot to join Denver’s greatest Thanksgiving tradition and help create change in our community!
Registrations support Metro Denver families – providing families with quality early learning so kids begin school ready to succeed, connecting young adults to education and workforce development opportunities and ensuring families can meet their basic needs. Volunteers like you help make Mile High United Way Turkey Trot possible!
We’re so excited to celebrate the 53rd Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot with all of you – the runners and volunteers who help make this Denver’s greatest Thanksgiving tradition!
Positions
270 Remaining
Registration
Opens Jul 23, 2024 12:00pm
Registration Closes
48 hours before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
Family Friendly
Requirement Details
Majority of shifts will require being on your feet outside. Please prepare for walking and standing outside for long periods of time by dressing in layers and wearing comfortable shoes. Hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and gloves are also recommended.
Children- This is a family friendly event. Children 17 and younger are welcome to volunteer at this event with an adult. If you are planning to volunteer with children, you will be able to add them to your registration and do not need to create a separate registration for them. Everyone 18 and older should register separately.
*For 11/26 shifts, please check in at the Volunteer Check In station at South High School
If you are completing hours that need to documented, you must contact our staff at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org prior to registering to confirm the compatibility of this event with your needs and to make arrangements for the documentation.
If you are not feeling well or have a change of of plans and need to cancel or change your registration, please do so through the registration page or contact volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org for assistance.
Perks
Give thanks by giving back! Volunteering at Mile High United Way 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).
If you are volunteering at Fleet Feet, Sunday through Wednesday, parking will be validating in the mall parking structure.
If you are volunteering at Fleet Feet, Sunday through Wednesday, parking will be validating in the mall parking structure.
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Shifts (39)
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up (Sun PM) | 2:00pm (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Ave Denver, Colorado 80206 | Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (2500 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 2:00pm- 6:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd.
*Please NO children under 15
Volunteers will meet... | 3/10 | Register |
| Packet Pick Up (Sun AM) | 10:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Ave Denver, Colorado 80206 Cherry Creek | Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 10:30am- 2:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd.
*Please NO children under 15
Volunteers... | 7/10 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Sun AM) | 10:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Ave Denver, Colorado 80206 | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 10:30am- 2:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd.
*Please NO children under... | 2/2 | Full |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Sun PM) | 2:00pm (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 2:00pm- 6:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd.
*Please NO children under... | 2/2 | Full |
1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up (Tues PM) | 2:00pm (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Ave Denver, Colorado 80206 Cherry Creek | Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 2:00pm- 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under 15
Volunteers... | 0/10 | Register |
| Pre-Event Prep (Staff Only) | 2:00pm (MT) | 4:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave W Denver, CO 80205 | STAFF ONLY
Volunteers will help prepare for the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot by loading race materials, supplies and equipment into U-Hauls and vans for transport to the race site. This may include moving and loading signage, tables, tents, boxes, event supplies and other Turkey Trot materials.
Volunteers will... | 0/10 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Tues PM) | 2:00pm (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 2:00pm- 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under... | 0/2 | Register |
| Packet Pick Up (Tues AM) | 9:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Ave Denver, Colorado 80206 Cherry Creek | Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turkey Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 9:30am- 2:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under 15
Volunteers... | 3/5 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Tues AM) | 9:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turley Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 9:30am- 2:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under... | 0/1 | Register |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Set Up (Wed PM) | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Volunteers will help set up the Turkey Trot race the day before the event. Setting up includes putting up signage, setting up tables & chairs, building tents, etc.
Volunteers will meet at South High School at 11:30pm to check-in and and receive assignments. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will... | 2/30 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Wed AM) | 9:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turley Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 9:30am- 2:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under... | 0/5 | Register |
| Packet Pick Up (Wed AM) | 9:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 3000 East 1st Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 Cherry Creek | Volunteers will help distribute packets to Turkey Trot Runners at the Fleet Feet in Cherry Creek (3000 East 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Denver, CO 80206) prior to Turley Trot. Pizza will be provided!
This shift will be from 9:30am- 2:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th.
*Please NO children under 15
Volunteers... | 1/5 | Register |
1 - 27 of 27 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Pick Up (Race Day) | 6:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Pull packets containing bibs and timing chips for participants who registered through the mail or online prior to race day.
*Please NO children under 15 | 5/30 | Register |
| Water Station | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | 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.
Volunteers will check-in at South High School and then escorted to the water station area. | 0/20 | Register |
| Race Day Set Up | 5:30am (MT) | 9:30am (MT) | 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Help set up tables, unload supplies from South High School, hang signs, and organize t-shirt and registration materials.
This position is great for individuals interested in volunteering and participating in the race!
*This is a great opportunity for an individual wanting to volunteer and participate in the race!
*Disclaimer: This... | 4/20 | Register |
| Finish Village Teardown | 11:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Assist the Mile High United Way Team clean up the Finish Village, ensuring all Wash Park rules and regulations are followed appropriately. Guide vendors to the correct dumpsters and collect all remaining materials.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to station. Following check-in please report to the Finish... | 1/15 | Register |
| Beer Garden: Entry & Exit | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Check IDs of all participants and volunteers entering the Beer Garden to identify those who are 21+. Monitor both the entrance and exit, assist with crowd control, and help ensure guests enter and exit through the designated areas. Monitor the Beer Garden area for trash and help keep the space... | 1/15 | Register |
| Beer Garden: Bartender | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Assist with handing out beer and help with crowd control and trash. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to Beer Garden.
*Volunteers MUST be 21 and older at this station
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going... | 3/15 | Register |
| Family Fun Zone Helpers-Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Help set up the Lil' Gobble Family Fun Zone where kids of all ages will be celebrating with games, activities and photo opportunities with Gobbles. Volunteers will be facilitate activities, assisting families, manage traffic, and keep the area clean (including nursing station tent). Help breakdown the space at the end... | 0/10 | Register |
| Family Fun Zone Helpers-Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Help set up the Lil' Gobble Family Fun Zone where kids of all ages will be celebrating with games, activities and photo opportunities with Gobbles. Volunteers will be facilitate activities, assisting families, manage traffic, and keep the area clean (including nursing station tent). Help breakdown the space at the end... | 0/10 | Register |
| Green Team | 9:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Be a sustainability champion! Help keep the Turkey Trot green by guiding runners and families to the right recycling and compost bins, keeping our Villages sparkling, and supporting Mile High United Way’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier Denver. Reports to Village Leads. *Must check-in at Start Village prior to going... | 0/10 | Register |
| Village Assistants | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Assist Start and Finish Village Leads where needed/when needed. This may be filling in for another volunteer spot, organize papers and shirts, checking IDs for the Beer Garden, helping support heavy trafficed areas when needed, directing traffic, covering parking lot or finish village entrance, assisting at the stage, costume contest,... | 0/10 | Register |
| Start Village Teardown | 9:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | 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.
*Disclaimer: This is a physically active volunteer shift that will include lifting, carrying and moving event materials. Volunteers... | 0/10 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Packet Pick Up (Race Day) | 6:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Pull packets containing bibs and timing chips for participants who registered through the mail or online prior to race day.
*Please NO children under 15 | 0/5 | Register |
| Finish Line | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | 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 area clear, clean, and easily accessible. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to... | 5/10 | Register |
| Mile High United Way Table (Staff Only) | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Assist with sharing the Mile High United Way Mission, provide support for patrons wanting to make donations, talk about our programs, direct towards other volunteer opportunities and events. This position will also be responsible for helping with the sales of this year's Turkey Trot Totes provided by our... | 0/4 | Register |
| Beer Garden: Bar-Back | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Assist with handing out beer and help with crowd control and trash. Please also assist with Finish Village tear down when advised.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to Beer Garden.
*Volunteers MUST be 21 and older at this station
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going... | 1/5 | Register |
| Finance Support (Staff Only) | 6:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Assist participants and volunteers with registration and donations. | 4/8 | Register |
| On-Site Registration | 6:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Assist participants fill out registration forms, collect payments, and hand out race packets to participants. | 2/5 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Beer Garden: Entry & Exit | 8:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
Check IDs of all participants and volunteers entering the Beer Garden to identify those who are 21+. Monitor both the entrance and exit, assist with crowd control, and help ensure guests enter and exit through the designated areas. Monitor the Beer Garden area for trash and help keep... | 0/2 | Register |
| LEAD - Kid Zone (Staff Only) | 7:30am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Lead the Lil' Gobble Family Fun Zone including, set-up/teardown and monitoring all areas of zone during event.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to station. | 0/1 | Register |
| LEAD - Stage Support | 5:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Lead the Start Village stage including, set-up/teardown and monitoring all areas of stage during event including volunteers, speakers, anthem singer, costume contest, etc.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to station. | 0/1 | Register |
| LEAD - T-Shirts (Staff Only) | 5:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
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-shirts Handout.
*Prior experience preferred.... | 0/1 | Register |
| BI-LINGUAL: Volunteer Check-in | 5:30am (MT) | 9:30am (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | BI-LINGUAL ONLY
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! | 0/1 | Register |
| LEAD - Finish Village Volunteers (Staff Only) | 7:30am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Serve as the central Volunteer Lead for Finish Village. This position will be stationed primarily at the Volunteer Tent and serve as the main point of contact for volunteers who do not have a designated station lead. Help direct, support and troubleshoot volunteer needs across Finish Village, including... | 0/1 | Register |
| LEAD - Beer Garden (Staff Only) | 7:30am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Lead the Beer Garden including, set-up/teardown and monitoring all areas of garden from ID checks/entrances/exits, beer serving, sponsor tables, DJ, and keeping on top of trash/recycling during the event.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to station.
*Prior experience preferred. | 1/1 | Full |
| LEAD - Water Station (Staff Only) | 7:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | STAFF ONLY
Lead the course water station including, set-up/teardown and monitoring all areas of zone during event.
*Must check-in at Start Village prior to going to station. | 1/1 | Full |
| Volunteer Check-in | 5:30am (MT) | 9:30am (MT) | 1700 E Louisiana Ave Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Check in all volunteers and staff, distribute volunteer packets, and direct volunteers to their designated stations.
| 5/5 | Full |
| T-Shirt Hand-out | 6:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1700 East Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 South High School | Help organize and distribute Turkey Trot t-shirts to participate 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. | 15/15 | Full |