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Hot to Trot! Turkey Trot Runs for Philly Area Families

11/17/15 - By Lindsay Li

Before the family indulges in a calorie-laden feast and lets the tryptophan of a delicious turkey put the grown-up and kids into a post-meal coma, earn the indulgence with one of many Philadelphia-area Turkey Trots. Not only is the Turkey Trot one of America's most healthy pastimes around Thanksgiving, but it's also a great way to give thanks and give back, with entry fees serving as area fundraisers. Here's a roundup of the Turkey Trot options in the area. Find one near you, and be sure to check the calendar for other Thanksgiving-themed events!

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Abington, PA
 
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Glen Mills, PA
 
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Langhorne, PA
 
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Philadelphia, PA
 
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Moorestown, NJ
 
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North Wales, PA
 
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Chestnut Hill, PA
 
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Wayne, PA
 
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Fort Washington, PA
 
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West Chester, PA
 
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Phoenixville, PA 
 
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Havertown, PA
 
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Drexel Hill, PA