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Join the Dallas YMCA and Capital One Bank in celebrating Thanksgiving in a BIG way at this year's Turkey Trot… by setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD! Bring your family out on Thanksgiving Day (and any other turkeys you know) to be a part of the largest ever gathering of people dressed as turkeys!
Step One: Register for the trot
Step Two: Help us spread the word about the record-setting fun for this year's trot by making a video, submitting a picture, or writing a blog post relating to the trot, Tommy the Turkey, dressing like a turkey, or anything else you think would be fun! We'll award the best entries with goodies such as autographed Rangers paraphernalia, tool kits, and so much more!
Make sure we get your submissions via 
Twitter or 
Facebook so that we can share them on our 
YouTube channel. Send us as many as you'd like!
Step Three: LIKE us on Facebook to find out how to make your own world record qualifying turkey costume and stay up to date on all the event fun.
Step Four: Visit your local Capital One Bank branch location to register to participate in the World Record attempt. Visit a few minutes with a Capital One banker and receive a Turkey Trot VIP Access Pass for special treatment on race day at the exclusive VIP Tent - from a warm breakfast and private restrooms, to a convenient locker/coat check station for your belongings. The first 500 people to bring their VIP access to the VIP tent on race day will receive a FREE deluxe Turkey costume to wear for the race and world record attempt!
Step Five: Come out dressed in your turkey best on Thanksgiving to be a part of the biggest Turkey Trot event taking place in the world!
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The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the country. Starting from humble beginnings 43 years ago at White Rock Lake, it has grown into the undisputed "Way to Begin Thanksgiving Day" for thousands of locals as well as those who travel to share in our great event.
The Trot tradition has now extended through generations of participants who celebrate the holiday with grandparents, relatives, friends and their youngest who we look to see with their own families in the years ahead. The Dallas YMCA supports strong kids, strong families and strong communities – all of which are represented at the Trot. Participants are also helping to support important YMCA programs. We look forward to seeing you – bring a big group! – to this year’s Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot.
This year participants have the option of being timed on either the 8 mile or the 5K events.
The original Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot was held at the Old Fairgrounds back in the early 1940s, but the long string of consecutive years began with the eight mile race back in 1968.
The unique eight mile distance was created when the one hundred and seven participants were instructed to run along the shores of White Rock Lake "to the big oak tree and back". By 1979, the race had become so popular that it was moved to the downtown area to accommodate more runners and to showcase "Big D".
The 3 mile Fun Run/Walk was added in 1984 to accommodate the increased participation of individuals and families. In 2009 the distance was changed to 5K and the course was certified.
The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a YMCA tradition that draws people from all over the country each year. Even if you're not a runner or walker, there are fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and much more!
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