PHOENIX — Are you looking for a Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving holiday? Lucky for you, there are plenty of places to "gobble gobble" and make your way across the finish line in Arizona.
Here are a few the 12News team found ahead of the big day:
Phoenix Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28
Race distance(s): 5k run & walk, 10k run, 1-mile gobbler dash, and the tot trot
If you're looking to run through the heart of downtown Phoenix on turkey day, the Phoenix Turkey Trot is your race. The race starts near the Wesley Bolin Plaza and is a loop. You can walk, run or jog the course. Head to the website to learn more.
Gilbert Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28
Race distance(s): 5k, Family Fun Run 1 mile
Get ready to gobble, the Gilbert Turkey Trot is here, folks. The event is friendly for all ages and can be walked, run with a stroller or raced. Just no dogs, please, according to the Gilbert Turkey Trot website. Another bonus of this race: 100% of all proceeds are given to local nonprofit organizations making "a difference in countless children's lives." Head to the website to learn more.
Mesa Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28
Race distance(s): 5k, 10k
The original turkey trot in Arizona, according to their website, the Mesa Turkey Trot is presented by Davis Miles Attorneys Law Firm. The 5k and 10k are professionally timed, and the one-mile fun run is offered both as a warm-up and a family-friendly event. The race proceeds will benefit the Mesa Sertoma Club. Head to the website to learn more.
Anthem Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28
Distance: 10k run, 5k run/walk, kid's dash
The 22nd Annual Anthem Turkey Trot is coming to town. The race begins and ends at the Anthem Community Center, winding around the shadow of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak. The event is family and stroller-friendly, according to the website. Head to the website to learn more.
Fat Turkey Trail Run
When: Nov. 30
Distance(s): 5k, 10k
If you don't have time to trot on Turkey Day, why not run the weekend after? The Fat Turkey Trail Run is your race. The race begins at North Linear Park and is run on the trails of Papago Park and past the Tempe Town Lake Marina. Head to the website to learn more.
Arizona Biltmore Annual Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28
Distance(s): 4k
Looking for a race less than the typical 5k? The Arizona Biltmore Turkey Trot is the race for you. The 4k race winds through the Biltmore estates, starting and finishing in front of the conference center. Head to the website to learn more.
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