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SUMMARY:Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
DESCRIPTION:Course Highlights\nThe Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Dallas City Hall Plaza in the heart of downtown Dallas. The 8-mile route takes runners through some of Dallas’ most iconic neighborhoods\, winding past historic landmarks\, vibrant street murals\, and the towers of the Dallas skyline. The 5K offers a shorter\, equally festive loop for families\, first-timers\, and costume enthusiasts. Both routes are closed to traffic\, creating an energetic\, car-free running experience on Thanksgiving morning. \nRace Details\nThe 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health takes place Thanksgiving morning\, Thursday\, November 26\, 2026. The timed 8-Mile and 5K start at 8:30 AM; untimed waves begin at 9:00 AM. Race-day registration is available at the event from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. Online registration typically closes Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM. Both routes offer timed and untimed (walk/jog) options\, making the event fully inclusive for all fitness levels. \nA Dallas Tradition\nThe Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving morning fixture since its founding\, growing from a small neighborhood run into one of the nation’s premier holiday races. The YMCA uses the event to raise funds supporting community programs across the Dallas Metroplex. Thousands of participants arrive in full turkey\, pilgrim\, and Native American costumes\, making the start line one of the most entertaining and photogenic in Texas. Local families treat the Turkey Trot as an annual tradition — many households have streak-runners who haven’t missed a year in decades. \nWhy Runners Love It\nThe Turkey Trot delivers a one-of-a-kind holiday morning experience that perfectly balances competitive racing (both courses are chip-timed for the serious runners) and festive celebration. Running the 8 miles before Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved tradition and guilt-free way to earn your feast. Dallas in late November offers ideal running weather — cool mornings\, light wind — and the downtown location puts participants in the middle of the city’s holiday decorations and festive atmosphere. \nRegister\nRegister at ymcadallas.org/turkeytrot or through RaceRoster. Online registration closes Wednesday November 25 at 6:00 PM; race-day registration is available at City Hall Plaza 7:00–8:15 AM.
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LOCATION:Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot | Dallas City Hall Plaza\, Dallas City Hall Plaza\, Marilla St & S Akard St\, Dallas\, TX 75201\, Dallas\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Races
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SUMMARY:The Manchester Road Race
DESCRIPTION:The Manchester Road Race is one of America’s oldest and most celebrated Thanksgiving Day road races. First held in 1927\, this 4.748-mile loop through historic downtown Manchester\, Connecticut\, has grown into a massive holiday tradition that draws elite international runners alongside tens of thousands of recreational participants every Thanksgiving morning. \nA True Holiday Tradition\nFor nearly a century\, the Manchester Road Race has been the way runners across New England kick off Thanksgiving Day. The race finishes in time for everyone to be home for turkey dinner\, and the festive Main Street course is lined with cheering crowds\, costumed runners\, marching bands\, and families spanning multiple generations. It’s not just a race — it’s a community ritual that’s been passed down for decades. \nCourse Highlights\nThe 4.748-mile course starts on Main Street\, takes runners through Manchester’s charming historic neighborhoods\, and finishes back near the start. There’s one notable climb on Highland Street — locals call it “Heartbreak Hill North” — but the rest of the course is gently rolling and approachable for most runners. The autumn New England backdrop of maple trees\, colonial architecture\, and American flags makes it one of the most photogenic Thanksgiving races in the country. \nRace Details\n\nLocation: Manchester\, CT — historic downtown\nNext Date: Thursday\, November 26\, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)\nStart Time: 10:00 AM\nDistance: 4.748 Mile (the race’s iconic\, unusual official distance)\nField Size: 12\,000+ runners\, plus thousands of spectators\nFounded: 1927 — one of America’s oldest road races\nCategory: Road Race — historic\, holiday tradition\n\nElite History\nThe Manchester Road Race regularly attracts Olympic medalists and world-class East African elites — Kenenisa Bekele\, Bernard Lagat\, Buzunesh Deba\, and many other world champions have run and won here. That mix of elite competition and small-town festivity is part of what makes this event so unique. \nRegister and learn more on the official Manchester Road Race website.
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LOCATION:Manchester Road Race | Main Street Start\, Main Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Road Races
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