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.

For an increasing number of people all over the United States, Thanksgiving Day celebrations are being kicked off by participating in the Turkey Trot.

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.

From farming practices to dances, the phrase "turkey trot" has been used for several things over the past two centuries.

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

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