Dallas Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
The Dallas annual Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition shared among many families in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. Hosted by the YMCA, the Turkey Trot is now held at Capital One Bank in City Hall Plaza, Downtown Dallas, but started 40 years ago at White Rock Lake. The 8 Mile Run begins at 9am and the 3 Mile Fun Run begins at 9:15am. Course Map & Driving Directions Visit the official website here: http://www.TheTrot.org/
The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot consists of 2 events - an 8 mile race and a 3 mile fun run/walk. The 8 mile race draws competitive runners from around the world. The 3 mile fun run/walk draws runners, walkers and families of all ages. Many families have made the Turkey Trot an integral part of their Thanksgiving tradition.Â
Even if you’re not a runner or walker, there are fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: family tent, clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and much more - bring the whole family!
Our 3 mile Fun Run/Walk is designed to accommodate every person in your family, workplace and neighborhood. Gather all your family and friends and start Thanksgiving Day out right. Grandparents, toddlers, infants in strollers – those who want to create a little room for that Thanksgiving dinner – all are welcome to be a part of the Fun Run/Walk. The only “time” that matters is that we want you to have a good time at the Trot.Â
Find some friends, make some friends then enjoy all the activities and refreshments we have for you back at City Hall Plaza. Most of our Turkey Trot participants’ traditions begin here.
3 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:15am
The original beginnings of the overwhelmingly successful Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot began with a competitive race at White Rock Lake with 107 participants.Â
Now at over 30,000 participants, we have maintained the original distance of 8 miles and have seen some of the worldÂ’s best runners compete in our 8 miler.Â
This event has created a tradition of outstanding participants including Olympians and local champions who have put Dallas on the map as a national locale for exceptional talent. Also, those who “graduated” from our 3 mile event and runners from all over the state and nation are counted among those who traverse our beautiful, distinctively Dallas course.
The 8 Mile Race begins at 9am (wheelchairs at 8:59am).
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Turkey Trot ParkingThere is limited parking underneath City Hall in their parking garage for $3.00 per car. Also, there are several adjacent lots in the surrounding areas of City Hall Plaza. We encourage people to ride DART, our official transportation provider of the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. For more info, contact DART at www.dart.org. There is a convenient DART rail station at the adjacent Dallas Convention Center.There is limited parking underneath City Hall in their parking garage for $3.00 per car. Also, there are several adjacent lots in the surrounding areas of City Hall Plaza. We encourage people to ride DART, our official transportation provider of the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. For more info, contact DART at . There is a convenient DART rail station at the adjacent Dallas Convention Center.
There is limited parking underneath City Hall in their parking garage for $3.00 per car. Also, there are several adjacent lots in the surrounding areas of City Hall Plaza. We encourage people to ride DART, our official transportation provider of the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. For more info, contact DART at . There is a convenient DART rail station at the adjacent Dallas Convention Center.
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Orchestra music played in the background of the lobby — set up with small intimate tables and candlelight — while people mingled before the main event.
The Arts of Collin County hosted the event Thursday night at Frisco’s Westin Stonebriar Resort where over 120 interested residents listened to a report on the progress of building a world-class arts park and performance hall.
“This is very impressive,” said Shelie Shonk, a Frisco resident. “I think this project is something to be proud of and it’s definitely something this community needs.”
In the lobby, Frisco High School’s Chamber Quartet provided background music while attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine. As the people migrated into the banquet hall, Alice Hobbs, executive director for the Plano Symphony, said how excited she was to be there.
“This is so wonderful for the community,” Hobbs said. “This is something we’ve needed for a long time.”
McKinney Community Calendar
CROSS TIMBERS YOUTH ORCHESTRA will host its free Fall Harvest Concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of McKinney, 615 N. Church St. www.ctyo.org; 972-658-4227.
GARAGE GIVEAWAY & SOCIAL MINISTRY FAIR, hosted by 3e McKinney, will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Old Settler’s Park, 1201 E. Louisiana St. The giveaway, for families in need, will resemble an enormous garage sale except everything is free. Donated items can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Attending agencies will include the Samaritan Inn, the Salvation Army, Collin County Committee on Aging, Hope Resource Center, Angel Food Ministries, YMCA and Collin County ChildrenÂ’s Advocacy Center. www.garagegiveaway.org; call 972-547-7034 or 972-838-5744.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’, presented by McKinney Repertory Theatre, will be at 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29; at 2 p.m. Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and $5 for kids 12 and under. mckinneyperformingartscenter.org; 214-544-4630.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE McKINNEY will host a Team Captain Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Panera, 3050 S. Central Expressway. www.mckinneyrfl.com.
“WOMEN AND FOOD IN NORTH TEXAS,” a lecture presented by Dr. Rebecca Sharpless, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. Tickets cost $7.50 for the public and $5 for members of the North Texas History Center. mckinneyperformingartscenter.org; 214-544-4630; www.northtexashistorycenter.org.
McKINNEY-COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION will meet at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Heard Craig Carriage House, 205 W. Hunt St.
McKINNEY HAND DRUM CLASSES, sponsored by Drums Not Guns, are 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the Old Settlers Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St. www.drums.org/dng.
McKINNEY AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB meets at 10 a.m. third Tuesdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 W. Virginia Parkway. 214-504-0378 or www.mckinneynewcomers.com.
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Dallas superintendent Hinojosa says he’s not resigning
Dallas schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa told a group of Latino activists Saturday that he has no intention of resigning, despite continued criticism of his administration by some school trustees and teachers.
“Yes, we’ve had financial problems, but you know what? I’m not going to resign,” Dr. Hinojosa said before dozens of people at the monthly “Chorizo and Menudo” breakfast at Mi Ranchito restaurant in Oak Cliff.
“We are going to move forward.”
3 runners hit by car after race at Dallas’ White Rock Lake
Dallas police are investigating what caused a driver to strike and injure three pedestrians who had participated in a half-marathon Sunday at White Rock Lake.
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