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.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans hit the street again this morning, hoping to burn off a few calories before packing on the pounds later today. It’s the annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition and it goes back longer than you might think.The first documented turkey trot took place in Buffalo, New York, all the way back in 1896. The local YMCA hosted an 8K race on that Thanksgiving. A whopping six people showed up, and only four finished.
Last year saw the highest number of turkey trotters ever registered on the site, with almost 1 million runners across the country. RunSignup expected to top that number in 2024.Some of those million runners participate for fun; others are doing it for charity as well.By the numbers: What they’re saying: Mike Baggerman, communications director at YMCA Buffalo Niagara, told the AP: "It’s more than just a fun 5-mile run on Thanksgiving Day.
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