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While some woke up early on Thanksgiving Day to get started on the turkey, thousands of others put on their running shoes instead.

Around 22,000 people pre-registered for the annual race. Another few hundred signed up the morning of. Little ones in strollers and leashed dogs were welcome to take part.

Thousands of runners sprinted, jogged, or just walked as the 57th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot took place on Thanksgiving morning. "Early morning, about to get in, so we'll see how it goes," said David Mejia, a first-time runner of the trot.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The 16th annual YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot has become a popular tradition for many in the Capital City. Two thousand people in their various turkey attire made their way through downtown Lincoln. “I just wanted to have a happy start to our day get out of bed,” said a runner.

Thousands took to downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the annual Turkey Trot, which raises money for the Midnight Mission.

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