Over a million people were expected to join a ‘turkey trot’ race this year. The tradition has grown significantly since the first event in 1896. It's not just about exercise, many say.

The 35th Annual Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K will take place on Nov. 28 at Lake Eola, and WESH 2 is partnering with Seniors First for the event. Each year, Orlando's oldest and largest ...

Back in 1896, the first Turkey Trot was held in Buffalo, New York by the YMCA. Many consider that race the longest consecutively ran event in the world, as no one could have foreseen what would ...

YMCA Buffalo Niagara claims the first turkey trot, which has been held annually since 1896. Some of the Upstate’s oldest Thanksgiving marathons date back about 20 years and are beloved ...

(Treadfit Lemont) This is Treadfit’s first Turkey Trot and it featured six sessions. Participants had 35 minutes to walk two miles or run 3.1 miles on a treadmill. Lauren is a member, and ...

The nicer the weather the more we get.” Marks said the very first Turkey Trot was put together by Gary Ogilvie. “This is our big money maker for the scholarships and the kid’s race,” she said.

I ran my first race when I was just 3 years old ... I still love running, but I doubt I’ll ever sign up for another Turkey Trot. I’d rather spend my time and energy on something else: feeling ...

Check out these five upcoming events that include a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving the first Christmas Parade near Oak Hill High School and the holiday classic, Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker ...

THE ORGANIZERS OF THE TURKEY TROT TELL ME THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 12 YEARS THAT THEY’VE HAD RAIN. THE MORNING OF THE TURKEY TROT. BUT STILL THE MOST DEDICATED TURKEY TROTTERS ARE OUT READY TO ...

the YMCA Turkey Trot. Some participants run through the streets in hopes of crossing the finish line first or recording their personal best. Others enjoy a leisurely walk while chatting with ...