Burn those extra holiday calories at these Turkey Trots

Thanksgiving is always a fun time of family togetherness and good food and drink, when we give thanks for all the positive things in our lives. It is also the time of tight pants that no longer button and turkey comas. Besides avoiding seconds and thirds of that mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, what can you do to stay fit and healthy? Fortunately here in the Philly area, turkey trots are just as popular as parades. Sign up for one of these Thanksgiving runs/walks and you can burn those extra calories away.

Thanksgiving Day runs/walks

If you are not on kitchen duty Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, then why not get out early for a run so you won't feel so guilty when you sit down later to a heavily laden dinner table?

In Ocean City, the Fast and Furriest 5K is raising money for the Ocean City Humane Society. The run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids' Fun Run.

At Downingtown West High School on Manor Avenue in Downingtown, the Chester County Turkey Trot offers a little something for all your family members with a 5K race, one mile walk and a kids' fun run. Registration is $25 before November 15th and $30 after. The Kids' Dash is $10. The first wave will get underway at 8 a.m.

Or join the Gobble Wobble at the Abington YMCA on Old York Road at 9 a.m. and support the YMCA's financial assistance program with your $30 registration fee.

If you live in Chestnut Hill, then why not go for a more scenic run on the Forbidden Trail at Wissahickon Drive and Northwestern Avenues during the Philadelphia Insurance Companies Turkey Trot.? There will also be a one mile fun run/walk if that is more your speed. With this event, not only will you being doing something positive for yourself, but also your community. All proceeds from the day will go to Face to Face of Germantown. Registration is $35 before November 23rd and $40 after. This turkey trot kicks off at 9 a.m. with registration opening at 7 a.m.

Glen Mills also has its own Thanksgiving Day run, the Action Potential Turkey Trot at Garnet Valley High School on Smithbridge Road at 9 a.m. Registration is $31 before November 27 and $35 on the day of the race. Race Day registration and check-in begins at 7:45 a.m.

Support Arcadia University's Physical Therapy International Outreach Program at the Seven Summits 5K Turkey Trot at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne. Registration is $25. The 5K will begin at 8:45 a.m.

The Bucks County Road Runners are having their Thanksgiving Day 5-Miler as well that day at 9 a.m. at Summit Square Shopping Center in Langhorne. You can also opt to do the one mile fun run/walk. Registration is $35 and $15 for the 1 miler.

In Moorestown, New Jersey, you can get in on the Turkey Trot action at Moorestown High School on Bridgeboro Road where you have the choice between a 3 mile race and an one mile fun run. Registration is $10. The one mile fun run will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9:45 a.m.

In Philly at the Please Touch Museum, you can also join the Fairmount Park Turkey Trot 5 Mile at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a run around Memorial Hall. Before November 15th, registrations is $35 and after $40.

In Wilmington, DE, PNC Bank is holding a Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk to raise money for the National MS Society at the PNC Bank Center. Registration will open at 8 a.m. with the 10K run starting at 9 a.m. The Kiddie Fun Run is scheduled for 10 a.m. and the 5K run at 10:30 a.m. If you are doing the non-competitive 5K, kick-off is at 10:35 a.m. Registration is $30 until November 17 and then it will be raised to $35.

If you are a former Spartan, harken back to your high school days at the Spartan Alumni Turkey Trot in Fort Washington, Pa. This 5K will take place at the Militia Hill Parking Lot#3 at the Fort Washington State Park.  Race begins at 8:30 a.m., with T-shirt pickup starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25.

In Burlington County, another turkey trot is happening in Medford Lakes at 79 Tecumseh Trail. The 5K Run/Walk will take off at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $20.

At Pennsylvania Graham Park in Cranberry Township, you can also join the Cranberry Turkey Chase 5K Run. Proceeds will benefit the Seneca Valley Cross Country and the Miracle League of Western PA. Registration the day of the race will be at 7:30 a.m. The race will commence at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 mile.

Post Indulgence Walks/Run

If you didn't get to your normal workout by the time Thanksgiving Day is over, don't feel too guilty, there is still time over the weekend for you to make it up.

On Friday, November 28th at 10 a.m., get your exercise on at the West Vincent Turkey Trot 5K, which will be held at Andrew Evans Park in Chester Springs. Kids can also join the fun with the 1K race.  Registration is $15.

If you live in West Chester, on Friday you can join the Turkey Burner 5K which will start at the corner of Church and Market Streets. The race will kick-off at 8:30 a.m. and then there will be a post race party at Kildare's Pub. Registration is $25.

Too busy starting your Christmas shopping on Friday? Then the Cardinal Foley School Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 29th might be better for your schedule. It starts at 9 a.m. at the school in Havertown. Registration is $24 until November 16th and then the price will be raised.

Bethlehem is also joining in on the fun on Saturday with its Historic Turkey Trot at 9 a.m. Starting at 459 Old York Road, this 5K run and walk will take you on picturesque journey along the Lehigh River and through Historic Bethlehem. Registration is $35; $40 day of the race.

St. Bernadette Church and School in Drexel Hill are hosting a Turkey Trot as well at 9 a.m. Kids will enjoy the 100-yeard Dumpling Dash that will take place before the race. Registration is $25.

The Stepping Stone Education Center in Phoenixville wants to help you burn off those calories with their Burn Off the Bird 5K and One-Mile Walk on Saturday at 9 a.m. Registration is $25.

In Westmont, New Jersey, they are having their Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday as well at 9 a.m. As extra incentive, there will be a post race party at The Pour House. Registration is $20.

Are you in the giving mood this holiday season? Raise money for Habitat for Humanity at the 5K at the Pennsylvania Quakertown United Methodist Church on Freir Road. Registration is at 8 a.m. and costs $20. The fun run will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the 5K following at 10 a.m.