Troy Turkey Trot

NOV

26

2026

A long-running Thanksgiving Day road race in Troy, NY, founded in 1916, offering 10K, 5K, a grade-school mile, a walk and virtual options.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Troy, New York

Website Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot - Troy, NY

The Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day road race first held in 1916. It is listed as the nation’s 12th and the world’s 64th oldest road race. The event takes place in Troy, New York, and draws large crowds of participants, volunteers, spectators, sponsors and vendors : organizers report it can attract up to 20,000 people.

Participants come from more than 220 towns and cities across New York State, accounting for about 90% of all entrants. The event program includes multiple race and participation options, and the organizers publish results and maintain photo and race-history archives.

Race-related activities and services include support for local charities; the event lists the Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph's House and Shelter among its beneficiaries, noting that demand for these services is up in some cases over 100% compared to the prior year. The organizing team also runs a volunteer program and offers donations to volunteer groups of ten or more. A costume contest is held with categories such as Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving Costume.

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