Follow USA TODAY's Wednesday coverage of the Thanksgiving 2024 weather forecast and travel updates. ARLINGTON, Va. − Some of the millions of Americans planning to run or walk those iconic turkey trots this Thanksgiving Day ahead of those big holiday meals should be bracing for bitter cold or otherwise foul conditions.

The first Ames Turkey Trot 5k will take runners through some of the best parts of town on Thanksgiving, including downtown and Brookside Park. The inaugural event will start at 9 a.m. on Thursday, giving families plenty of time to rest up for their hearty holiday meals.

There is no better way to work up your appetite than a good old turkey trot. Luckily, there are opportunities for Thanksgiving morning runs all around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The options range from a one-mile kiddo race to 5Ks or 8Ks in length. Here are six Turkey Trot options local to DFW that you can still sign up for.

Turkey trots have become as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Here’s what you need to know if you are running during this year's holiday:

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

Canada and the United States both celebrate Thanksgiving to express gratitude, but there are some major differences in how these neighbouring countries mark the occasion. This infographic highlights the key differences between Canadian and American Thanksgiving traditions.