Troy Turkey Trot
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Troy Turkey Trot (Troy, NY)
The Troy Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day road-race tradition founded in 1916. It is described as the nation’s 12th and the world’s 64th oldest road race and began with six runners. Over the years the event expanded to include multiple races and attracted fields numbering in the thousands at recent editions.
Event distances include:
- 10K, 6.2 miles
- 5K, 3.1 miles
- Grade School Mile, 1 mile
- Turkey Walk, 1 mile
- Virtual events and a Training Challenge
Registration opens July 1 and fees increase in stages through the fall. Entry fees are published with early and late pricing tiers, and children 14 and under receive a $10 discount for the 5K and 10K.
The event supports several local charities, including the Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph's House and Shelter. Organizers note that need for some services has increased by as much as 100 percent compared to the previous year. Additional features reported by the organizer include a costume contest with categories for Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving costume, a volunteer program that offers donations to groups of ten or more, and published results, photos, and race history. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
