Find a Turkey Trot

My husband and I are both runners, but we rarely run the same races these days. We have two small children so, when one of us runs a race, the other one is on cheerleading duty with the kids. I'm really excited because this year it's my turn to run our local Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. (My husband gets to do the Santa Run in December.)

I love starting out Thanksgiving with a race because it helps me feel less guilty when I'm reaching for the stuffing or pecan pie later that day. Turkey trots, which are usually 5K or 5-mile fun runs, are a great way to burn some calories before you start feasting. They're also a fun, healthy Thanksgiving Day activity for the whole family, as some communities even offer "tot trots" for younger kids. Search Active.com's Turkey Trot listings to find one near you.

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