The Spirit of the Trot: Why Buffalo’s Thanksgiving Tradition is So Special Every Thanksgiving morning, before the parade floats roll and before turkeys hit the oven, tens of thousands of Buffalonians gather downtown for something even older than Thanksgiving football:...
Your Turkey Trot Race Day Checklist: What to Bring, Wear, and Do Before the Start Thanksgiving morning in Buffalo is one of the busiest days of the year. Between family plans, holiday cooking, and the excitement of the YMCA Turkey Trot, it is easy to forget the little...
How to Keep Your Feet Happy from Start to Finish at the Buffalo Turkey Trot The Buffalo Turkey Trot is more than just a race. It is a tradition, part parade, part community celebration, and part friendly challenge to burn some calories before the big meal. Whether you...
Costume Confidence: How to Go All-In Without Tripping Over a Turkey Tail At the Buffalo Turkey Trot, costumes are just as much a tradition as running shoes. From turkey tails and pumpkin pies to superhero squads and full marching bands, the start line looks more like...
Turkey Trot Playlist: Music to Keep You Moving The Buffalo Turkey Trot is more than a run. It is costumes, laughter, cheering crowds, and a tradition older than Thanksgiving football. But even with all the excitement, there comes a point where the miles feel long and...
Stay Warm, Stay Festive: Layering Tips for Buffalo’s Biggest Outdoor Tradition If you live in Buffalo, you already know the rule: never trust the weather. Thanksgiving morning might bring crisp fall sunshine, or it might deliver wind, rain, or even snow. And if you...
