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Events Near West Valley City UT

Runtastic Thankful

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:45am
Lehi, UT
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Hobble Before You Gobble 10K/5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:45am
Ray Arthur Wing Park
Springville, UT
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Thanksgiving Day Races

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
South Davis Recreation Center
Bountiful, UT
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Utah Human Race

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Sandy Promenade
Draper, UT
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Earn Your Turkey Thanksgiving Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Orem Family Fitness Center
Orem, UT
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Lynden Legacy Midway Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Midway Town Hall
Midway, UT
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Turkey Leg 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Heritage Park
Farmington, UT
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Cold Turkey Run 6K​​ and Kids 1K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Memory Grove Park
Salt Lake City, UT
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Annual Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
Brighton, UT
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Utah Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 1:00pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Taylorsville, UT
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