Thousands of Residents to Participate in Thanksgiving Turkey Trots Across North Texas

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s Thanksgiving Day and thousands of North Texans are gathered at the Shops at Clear Fork in Fort Worth for the 42 annual YMCA Turkey Trot.

They’ll be participating in a series of runs with an altruistic spirit in mind.

The Fort Worth YMCA’s Jacqueline Kotar said all of the money raised from registration and merchandise will be put towards a good cause.

“We’re thrilled that all of our proceeds go back into the community. We offer financial assistance for membership and programs for everyone who wants to participate in YMCA programs throughout the year,” she said.

There will be a 1, 5, 8 and 13 K run.

The first race kicks off at 8 a.m.

Here’s a list of other Turkey Trots around the Metroplex:

Dallas: The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hosting a 5K, 8-mile race. It starts at 8:30 a.m.

Denton: The Tukey Trot is being held in downtown Denton. Starts at 7 a.m.

Celina: The Celina Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1-mile run. Starts at 8 a.m.

Double Oak: The Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1-mile run. Starts at 8 a.m.

Frisco: The North Texas Turkey Trot has a 5K, 10K and 1-mile race. Starts at 7:55 a.m.

Grand Prairie: The Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K starts at 8 a.m.

Irving: The Irving Turkey Trot has a 5K and 8-mile run. Starts at 7 a.m.

Keller: The Keller Turkey Trot has a 5K and 10K race.

Lewisville: The Castle Hills Turkey Trot has a 5K and 1-mile run. Starts at 8 a.m.