Turkey trot, Thanksgiving

Turkey trot forecast: Where Thanksgiving runners should brace for the elements
Follow USA TODAY's Wednesday coverage of the Thanksgiving 2024 weather forecast and travel updates. ARLINGTON, Va. − Some of the millions of Americans planning to run or walk those iconic turkey trots this Thanksgiving Day ahead of those big holiday meals should be bracing for bitter cold or otherwise foul conditions.
Here's what to know ahead of Ames' first Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
The first Ames Turkey Trot 5k will take runners through some of the best parts of town on Thanksgiving, including downtown and Brookside Park. The inaugural event will start at 9 a.m. on Thursday, giving families plenty of time to rest up for their hearty holiday meals.
Need to work up a Thanksgiving appetite? You can sign up for these DFW turkey trot runs
There is no better way to work up your appetite than a good old turkey trot. Luckily, there are opportunities for Thanksgiving morning runs all around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The options range from a one-mile kiddo race to 5Ks or 8Ks in length. Here are six Turkey Trot options local to DFW that you can still sign up for.
How (and why) the Turkey Trot made Thanksgiving one of America's favorite days to run
Turkey trots have become as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Here’s what you need to know if you are running during this year's holiday:
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Unpacking the 'Turkey Trot:' the name, origin and how we use it today
From farming practices to dances, the phrase "turkey trot" has been used for several things over the past two centuries.
Thousands gearing up for longtime Tallahassee Thanksgiving tradition 'Turkey Trot'
As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 6,000 neighbors were signed up for the Turkey Trot, one of Tallahassee's biggest ...
Silicon Valley Turkey Trot: Thousands expected for 20th annual Thanksgiving race
Billed as the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the country, San Jose’s Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is set to ...
Discover Six Iconic Turkey Trot Routes Perfect for Thanksgiving Morning
The year is 1896 and in Buffalo, New York, the local YMCA is hosting an 8K cross country race on Thanksgiving Day. Although ...
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A Turkey Trot and Holiday Parade Deliver Local Cheer for Thanksgiving Weekend
After celebrating Thanksgiving, Fresno area residents can partake in Thanksgiving runs, comedy shows, and charity walks.
2024 Charlotte Turkey Trot: Which roads will be closed on Thanksgiving? See route maps
The 36th annual Turkey Trot is returning to Charlotte on Thanksgiving day. Here’s which roads will be closed for the races.
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Which streets will be closed for the Raleigh Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving? See race maps
The 2024 Thanksgiving Day Trophy Trot 5K road race, sponsored by Trophy Brewing and Runologie, is in its eighth year in ...
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what ...