Burn Off That Stuffing! America's Best Thanksgiving Day Runs

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Food for thought: The average Thanksgiving dinner contains 3,000 calories. Work up an appetite and start a healthy new holiday tradition this year with one of the many Turkey Trots happening all over the country. Find one near you here!

Dana Point Turkey Trot: Dana Point, California

More than 10,000 runners complete this scenic coastal run every year.

www.turkeytrot.com >>

Sacramento Food Bank Run to Feed the Hungry: Sacramento, California

It's the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the nation, with more than 27,000 runners.

www.runtofeedthehungry.com >>

Turkey Trot: 6 Tunnels to Hoover Dam: Boulder City, Nevada

This course, about 20 miles from Las Vegas, runs through several tunnels in each direction.

www.mountainmanevents.com >>

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Springfield, Missouri

Bring canned food -- last year, runners donated more than 7,000 pounds of food.

www.parkboard.org >>

Oklahoma City Turkey Trot: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Fuel up after the 5K at "Breakfast at the Trot."

www.oklahomacityturkeytrot.org >>

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot: Dallas, Texas

When you register, you get a free 25-visit membership to the YMCA.

www.thetrot.org >>

Fifth Third Turkey Trot: Detroit, Michigan

Win a prize for the best costume!

www.theparade.org/turkeytrot >>

Manchester Road Race: Manchester, Connecticut

This race has been a town staple since 1927.

www.manchesterroadrace.com >>

YMCA Turkey Trot: Buffalo, New York

The oldest race in the country is in its 117th year.

www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org/ >>

Feaster Five: Andover, Massachusetts

Get apple pie at the finish line of this 5K.

www.feasterfive.com >>

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