PHOTOS: Mile High United Way’s 44th annual Turkey Trot race

Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 23 - Gobbles, the turkey mascot, leads runners as they take off from the start line during the Mile High United Way's 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on Nov. 23, 2017 in Denver. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 5K race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way's mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 23 - Buddy, an 11 year old yellow lab, hangs onto his plastic chicken, which owner Randy Ferguson says he will carry the entire way of the Mile High United Way's 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on Nov. 23, 2017 in Denver. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 4 mile race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way's mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 23 - Bart Llewellyn, 10, left, and his sister Betsy, 7, wearing turkey hats, cheer on runners taking part in the Mile High United Way's 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on Nov. 23, 2017 in Denver. The siblings were waiting to see their father Doug run by in the race. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 4 mile race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way's mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 23 - Diane Shimamoto jumps up and down to music as she warms up for the the Mile High United Way's 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on Nov. 23, 2017 in Denver. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 4 mile race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way's mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 23 - Racers cheer after the singing of the national anthem before the start of the Mile High United Way's 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on Nov. 23, 2017 in Denver. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 4 mile race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way's mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.

By Dean Krakel | The Denver Post

November 23, 2017 at 6:05 p.m.

Mile High United Way’s 44th annual Turkey Trot race at Washington Park on November 23, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The annual race, which started at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave next to South High School, had record attendance with over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers. The event included the 4 mile race as well as a family fun run, finish village and beer garden. The proceeds from the large event benefit Mile High United Way’s mission to fight for education, health and financial stability of everyone in Metro Denver.