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.

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:

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.

As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 6,000 neighbors were signed up for the Turkey Trot, one of Tallahassee's biggest Thanksgiving traditions.