Troy Turkey Trot
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Troy Turkey Trot
The Troy Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day road race in Troy, New York, founded in 1916. It is listed as the nation’s 12th oldest and the world’s 64th oldest road race. The event began with six entrants and has continued as a multi-event race day.
The program includes several event options:
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Grade School Mile (1 mile)
- Turkey Walk (1 mile)
- Virtual events and a Training Challenge
Additional activities and services on race day include a Costume Contest with categories for Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving costumes, a volunteer program that offers donations to volunteer groups of ten or more, and media coverage with results and photos. The event supports several local charities, including the Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph's House and Shelter; organizers note increased demand for these services, in some cases over 100 percent compared to the prior year.
Registration opens July 1 and entry fees vary by registration period. Children 14 and under automatically receive a ten dollar discount at checkout for the 5K and 10K events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
