Turkey Trots taking place near Dallas and Fort Worth (DFW) for 2017

If you’re into Thanksgiving, Dallas is a great place to be. Not only does the area offer some great parades and events, but it also offers some of the best Turkey Trots around. Whether you hail from Dallas, or you’re residing in one of the lovely suburbs, there’s a Turkey Trot for you to partake in for 2017! If you’re curious to learn more, keep on reading. Then, grab your running shoes, your family, and your friends, and head to one of these races!

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

This is the 50th Anniversary of Dallas’s annual Turkey Trot, so you can bet it’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss. There are options to partake in both a 5K race and an 8-mile race. If you’re not a runner – have no fear! You are allowed to walk both. This event will take place on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on November 23, 2017. Click the link above for more information.

Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot

If you are a firm believer in giving people access to a healthy lifestyle, then this run might be for you. The proceeds go to benefit those in the Fort Worth area who may not be able to afford to use the YMCA’s services. The 36th Annual Turkey Trot will be taking place on Thanksgiving Day at the Westside YMCA. If you’re curious to learn more about this event, check out the site by clicking above.

North Texas Turkey Trot

This event is in the lovely town of Frisco, and offers a wide variety of run/walk distances. There’s a 10K trot, a 5K trot, and a Miracle Mile for the kids. This event will also take place on Thanksgiving Day – so, if you’re looking to work off that meal, you’re in the right place. To learn more about Frisco’s Turkey Trot, be sure to get more information by clicking the link above.


Restaurants open for Thanksgiving Dinner 2017 near DFW

We’re just barely past Halloween, and it’s already time to look forward to the next big holiday – Thanksgiving. While that fact might throw you into a panic, you don’t have to rush around to try and plan your big Thanksgiving dinner. The Dallas area offers plenty of restaurant options that will be open for Thanksgiving, which falls on November 23 this year. If you’re interested in checking out our suggestions, keep on reading. It feels like a good year to avoid having to clean up the Thanksgiving feast.

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