Turkey Trot - Cohoes
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Cohoes 63rd Annual Turkey Trot
The Cohoes Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. All races begin in front of Cohoes City Hall. Participants are asked to bring a non perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry.
The main road event is chip timed. Chip timing for at least one youth race is provided by ARE Event Productions. Early packet pick up is available on Monday, November 23 at Cohoes City Hall. Online registration closes November 23, 2026, and day of registration for the chip timed event is limited.
Registration details include a coupon code TURKEY that makes registration free unless a shirt is requested. Shirts cost $10.00. All children age 13 and under receive a free tee shirt. To receive a shirt, registration must be completed by November 15, 2026.
Race distances and youth categories include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3.5 mile run/walk (chip timed)
- 1 mile Boys and Girls, ages 11 to 13, overall winner award
- 1/2 mile Boys and Girls, ages 8 to 10, chip timing by ARE Event Productions
- 1/4 mile Boys and Girls, ages 5 to 7
- Pee Wee race for children age 4 and under
