Food Flight

Before you fall into a turkey-induced food coma this Thanksgiving, throw on some sneakers and take part in one of the many races happening around town. Whether you decide to stroll or sprint, here are 10 ways to burn it off before you gobble it down.

What: KILTS & CRAIC
Distance: 5K or 1 mile run/walk
Details: Nov. 9. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. 8 a.m. $45.

What: ACROSS THE BAY 10K
Distance: 10K run
Details: Nov. 9. 895 Oceanic Dr., Annapolis. 7 a.m.

What: THE COLOR RUN
Distance: 5K run/walk
Details: Nov. 15. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St. 9 a.m. $45-55.

What: SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS DAZZLE DASH
Distance: 1.4 mile run/walk
Details: Nov. 15-16. Symphony Woods, Columbia. 5:30 p.m. $18-25.

What: LIGHTS ON THE BAY
Distance: 5K run
Details: Nov. 21. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., Annapolis. 6:15 p.m. $14.

What: ZOO ZOOM 2014
Distance: 1 mile or 8K run/walk
Details: Nov. 23. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Dr. 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. $20-45.

What: TURKEY TUMBLE FOR AUTISUM
Distance: 5K or 10K run
Details: Nov. 23. Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $25-45.

What: Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND TURKEY TROT
Distance: 5K run/walk
Details: Nov. 27. Multiple YMCA locations. 8:30 a.m. $30-42.

What: GOBBLE COBBLE TURKEY TROT
Distance: 7K run
Details: Nov. 27. Maryland Athletic Club, 655 S. President St. 8:30 a.m. $30-35.

What: NCR TRAIL MARATHON, RELAY & 8K
Distance: 8K and marathon run
Details: Nov. 29. Sparks Elementary School, 601 Belfast Rd., Sparks Glencoe. 8:30 a.m. & 8:45 a.m. $25-100.