SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drivers in Springfield are reminded of the annual Turkey Trot run/walk in the downtown Springfield area Thanksgiving morning.

As many as 8,000 runners and walkers are expected to take part in the event, which has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families, and draws runners from around the region.

Springfield police will have traffic blocked off on a number of major streets along the route.

Here’s the map – expect delays until around 9:30 a.m.