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Here are the answers for those who are interested

1. When and where was the first annual "Turkey Trot" running race held?
The YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot is an annual 8K (4.97 miles) Thanksgiving footrace held in Buffalo, New York each Thanksgiving Day. The Buffalo Turkey Trot, a popular fundraiser for the local branch of the YMCA, runs five miles down Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.

History
The race proclaims itself to be the oldest continually running public footrace in North America, having established itself in 1896 and run every year since, even during World War I, the 1918 flu pandemic, World War II, and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Turkey_Trot

2. What did the balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade replace?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade in New York City presented by the American-based department store chain Macy's. The parade first took place in 1924. The balloons were introduced in 1927, replacing live zoo animals that were featured in the first parade. In 1928, Macy's switched from inflating the balloons with air to helium, making them float. 
14  Sarg's large animal-shaped balloons were produced by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio from the 1920s through to 1980.

3. How many feathers does an average turkey have?
An average adult turkey has between 5,000 and 6,000 feathers, although some sources estimate the number to be around 3,500 for domesticated turkeys. The exact number can vary depending on the turkey's age, sex, and overall health. Male turkeys (toms) generally have more feathers than females (hens) including 18 tail feathers that make up the male's distinct fan.