Thanksgiving Day Charity Race

The 52nd Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot will take place at 9 a.m., November 28, at Dallas City Hall Plaza. Close to 23,000 participants are expected to turn out for the eight-mile race and 5K fun run and the Junior Trot for 6-to-11-year-olds. The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot benefits programs that strengthen the foundation of our community. All registered participants receive a commemorative medal and T-shirt.

The Roost is a gathering place for families, runners and walkers to fuel up before The Trot. Breakfast, coffee and hot chocolate will be served, along with Michelob ULTRA, wine and mimosas will be available for purchase. A variety of food trucks will be on hand on Young Street between Marilla and Akard, behind the Dallas Police Memorial, before and after the run or walk.

For more information, call 214-954-0500. To register, visit TheTrot.com.

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