The Many Faces of the YMCA Turkey Trot

Founded in 1896 with just six runners, the annual YMCA Turkey Trot is the oldest consecutively run footrace in North America. Once a cross country race along rugged dirt roads, the YMCA Turkey Trot now winds down Delaware Avenue to Niagara Square and finally to the Buffalo Convention Center for the huge post-race party that attracts over 14,000 people. The race has become a signature event in Western New York attracting thousands of all ages from not only our local area and Canada but also many individuals from across the county, including those who have left the area but return for the Thanksgiving holiday and the Turkey Trot tradition. Part of that tradition includes the many people who don colorful costumes for the race, dressing up as pilgrims, turkeys, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Elvis and even the Village People!

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