North Texans traded turkey for running shoes this Thanksgiving morning, as thousands turned out for the 44th annual Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot.

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The event, presented by Texas Health and supported by Moritz dealerships, brought more than 15,000 runners and spectators to the streets of downtown Fort Worth.

Runners braved the chilly temperatures, continuing a tradition that has become a defining part of Thanksgiving Day in Tarrant County.

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"It's a beautiful morning, and I'm here with my family. We get to do something together, do something healthy that fits with the mission of Texas Health, which i

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