Dallas Turkey Trot

Ralph Trimble won the event in a time of 41:59, and Nancy Norvell was the winner on the women's side in 54:40.

The race quickly rose in popularity, and in 1979, The Trot was moved to the downtown area, near Dallas City Hall.

The 3-mile (4.8 km) Fun Run was added in 1984 in order to accommodate the increased participation of children and families.

The course then winds around site of the former Reunion Arena and onto the Houston Street Viaduct for almost two miles (3 km), passing over the Trinity River.

A quick turn east on Young Street then a slant onto Marrilla terminates the race right next to City Hall.