The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever
A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.
The 129th annual Turkey Trot brings the community and traditions together
Whether rain or shine, the Buffalo Turkey Trot continues to draw participants from across the region and beyond.
YMCA Turkey Trot celebrates its 129th year
On the morning of Thanksgiving, 14,000 people started off the holiday giving back to the community one step at a time. “We’re called the city of good neighbors for a reason, that’s because we all work together,
Runners take their mark for 129th YMCA Turkey Trot on Thursday
The 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot takes place Thursday morning in the City of Buffalo, as this year’s event is sold out with 14,000 trotters ready to take part in a staple of Thanksgiving Day. Read mo
Here are the 2024 Turkey Trot winners
One of Buffalo's longstanding Thanksgiving traditions is the YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot, and today for the 129th annual race 14,000 people took to the streets running, walking, and just having an overall good time.
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:
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons
Turkey Trots have become an enduring tradition for many people on and around Thanksgiving. There are thousands of races, ranging from about 1 mile to a full marathon.
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.
The Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: What is it and where can I find one?
The Turkey Trot is actually the oldest continuous foot race held in the US, after the inaugural event occurred in Buffalo, New York, in 1896; this makes it older than the Boston Marathon.
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 there was much anticipation on the o
2024 Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.
Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Race started at 8 AM in the morning in downtown San Angelo along the Concho River.
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Sean Kirst: For John Leszak, at Turkey Trot, every step is gratitude
In any situation, Buffalo’s annual YMCA Turkey Trot – believed to be the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world – ...
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Cohoes holds 61st annual Turkey Trot
The 61st annual Cohoes Turkey Trot also took place on Thanksgiving Day. The top male winner was Matt Hoffman, 23, of Buffalo.