Something about Thanksgiving seems to spark intense family debates — from music to politics to celebrities. So this year, we're adding to the inevitable heated dialogue that awaits your side of gravy. The topic: the turkey trot.
We asked Popsugar staffers to weigh in on one of Thanksgiving's most polarizing traditions. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, a turkey trot is a race (typically a 5K) that takes place on or around Thanksgiving, often featuring festive costumes and a sunny disposition toward early-morning activities.
Our staffers had big feelings about the holiday tradition:
"Turkey trots feel like a dealbreaker question when you're in the early stages of dating. Like, 'Are you a smoker? Do you want kids? Do you attend SantaCon? Is your family a turkey trot family?'" - Jess Goodwin, assistant newsletter editor
"I come from a turkey trot family and unfortunately I do love it." - Jordan Shalhoub, supervising social video producer
"Thanksgiving is already its own kind of endurance test in my family. The prep starts around 7am: you're on your feet and in the kitchen grating cheese, peeling potatoes, basting turkeys, and washing greens. Then there's the cleaning up, setting the table, and getting dressed up. Food is eaten, games are played, and by end of day the only place I'm trotting to is the couch." - Alexis Jones, health and fitness section lead
"Growing up, you could not PAY me to run before Thanksgiving . . . but I think I've changed my tune. Now, a pre-dinner 5K sounds like a cool experience. So long as I get to take my time and eat lots of turkey afterwards, I'm for it!" - Chandler Plante, staff writer and social producer
"I grew up having to go to church on Thanksgiving (of all things), so to me it felt aspirational to be a turkey trot family. The year I finally got to do one with my then-partner's family, I felt so cool. I think I still maybe feel that way about it??" - Caitlin Oates, editorial operations coordinator
All that said, we're not here to yuck anyone's yum. If the thought of running a 5K before your Thanksgiving festivities makes you feel good, then do it. If it doesn't, focus on what brings you joy (for me: it's the fact that I get to have my grandma's mac and cheese!). Most of all, take some time to be thankful your body this holiday season — whether it's trotting or not. It's still here, and it's held you up through it all: the breakups, health scares, panic attacks, etc. And for that, we all deserve a medal.
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