Thousands participate in the yearly Turkey Trot race event to kick off the holiday

Erica Husak and Ali Peralta cross the finish line during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park on Thursday.

Austin Lujan, 6, races to the finish line during the Tot Trot dash at the Albuquerque Turkey Trot on Thursday.

Children take off at the start line during the Little Turkey 1 Mile race as part of the Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park.

Cora Salgado, 4, shows her medal after competing in the Tot Trot dash.

Emma Marquez, 7, receives a kiss from her grandmother, Anna Chavez, after finishing the Little Turkey 1 Mile race during the Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park.

Four-year-old Cora Salgado takes a run at the Tot Trot dash during the Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park.

Alicja Konieczek, Polish Olympic runner, ties her running shoes during the Albuquerque Turkey Trot.

Mark Roerick, 7, receives a medal at the finish line after completing the Little Turkey 1 Mile race during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Chad Patterson announces during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Nallely Hernandez cheers on racers near the finish line during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

People warm up before the race during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Thomas Croshaw, of Albuquerque, finishes in first place during the 2024 Albuquerque Turkey Trot 5K at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

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Published November 28, 2024 - 3:11 p.m. Modified November 28, 2024 - 3:11 p.m.

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