This Thanksgiving I ran in the 8 mile Turkey Trot in downtown Dallas with my brother-in-law Faisal. I took a bunch of photos along the way of some funny and scenic moments.
Taking stupid posses in our running gear.
This guy is taking the race really seriously
Guys getting ready to run in formal wear
Guy wearing an adult onesie
Some shots of the huge crowd right before the start of the race.
The announcer and Texas Rangers mascot cheering people on as the race begins
About to cross the start point
Local news networks filming the start of the race with cranes
Soldiers running the race in uniform
Local residents watching the race from their balconies
First time I’ve never had to adhere to traffic laws
Friends and family cheering people on from the side
Local stores giving out free beads
A dog wearing a tutu
2nd mile marker
Cops redirecting traffic from the blocked routes for the race
Guy running the race on a unicycle
Great shot of the downtown skyline
People dressed as pilgrims
More encouraging signs
Folks dressed as turkeys
Real southern entertainment stations setup throughout the race
Cars parked on sidewalks
More turkeys
Wide shot of Downtown Dallas skyline
The Texas flag flys at the same height as the American flag, only in the Lone Star State.
Medics treating injured runners
photographers taking pictures of runners
Crossing the finish line!
This was a great experience. While it was hard it was very satisfying Alhamdulilah and definitely worth it.