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5,471 Gather in Troy to Celebrate Fun, Family and Fitness at 105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot
More than $18,500 Donated By Participants to Help Feed Hungry Families, Provide Warm Shelter to Homeless Men, Women and Children TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 25, 2021) — After a one-year hiatus due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 5,471 runners from 30 states returned to the streets of Troy on Thanksgiving morning to celebrate the…
Read MoreMayor Madden Announces Last Chance Registration and Health, Security Expectations for 105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot
Event Participants Asked to Review Health & Safety, Security Guidelines Ahead of Race Day TROY, NY – Mayor Patrick Madden today issued several reminders to individuals who will be visiting the City of Troy for the 105th anniversary (74th running) of the Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25. “The Turkey Trot is…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Seeking Entries In Annual Costume Contest
Troy, N.Y. (Nov. 19, 2021) — Organizers of the 105th anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning are seeking creative entries from registered participants in the event’s popular 5K costume contest. The contest features two categories: Best Thanksgiving Day Costume and the Most Unique Costume. “One of the most fun elements of the Troy Turkey…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Announces Measures To Curb Covid-19 Risk During Annual Thanksgiving Day Race
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2021) — Organizers of the 105th anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning have released a series of guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable Troy Turkey Trot for all participants, spectators and volunteers. “Since the pandemic is still with us, it’s important we take additional steps to keep everyone safe,”…
Read More105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot Seeks Volunteers for a Range of Positions Nov. 19-25
TROY, N.Y. (Oct. 25, 2021) — In-person road racing returns to the Collar City Thanksgiving morning for the 105th anniversary of the Troy Turkey Trot and event organizers are seeking volunteers for a variety of positions both on race day and during the week leading up to the venerable road race. Individuals and small groups…
Read MoreRegistration Open for 105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot On Thanksgiving Morning
Region’s Oldest, Largest Trot Seeks to Raise $20,000+ for Event’s Charities TROY, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Officials at the Troy Turkey Trot, presented by Pioneer, have opened registration for the event’s 105th anniversary on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, Nov. 25) at TroyTurkeyTrot.com. The Trot is the nation’s 12th oldest road race and attracts thousands of…
Read More2632 “Come Together” for Virtual 73rd Troy Turkey Trot
Smaller Field Gives Record $18,500 to Benefit Regional Food Bank, Joseph’s House and Shelter TROY, N.Y. (Dec. 1, 2020) — Organizers of the Troy Turkey Trot, one of the nation’s oldest and largest Turkey Trots, said today that 2,632 participants from 36 states, two Canadian provinces and the nation of Turkey participated in the event’s…
Read MoreVirtual 73rd Troy Turkey Trot to Feature Fabulous Finish Line Competition
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 23, 2020) — Participants in this week’s virtual 73rd Troy Turkey Trot are invited to showcase their creative side as they cross their finish line by taking part in the event’s inaugural Fabulous Finish Line competition. Through the contest, which runs Thursday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Nov. 28, Trotters are asked to…
Read MoreCity of Troy Invites Cities and Towns of Troy Across America to Take Part in Virtual Edition of 2020 Troy Turkey Trot
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 16, 2020) — There may be considerably more people who register Troy as their hometown taking part in the virtual 73rd edition of the Troy Turkey Trot set for Nov. 26-28. Organizers of the Trot — one of the nation’s oldest and largest Turkey Trots — today announced they have sent an…
Read MoreVirtual 73rd Troy Turkey Trot Invites Costume Contest Entries
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 13, 2020) — Although the Troy Turkey Trot, the nation’s 12th oldest road race, is switching over to a virtual format for 2020, event organizers plan to maintain the Trot’s focus on fun, family and fitness. Registered runners are invited to enter the popular costume contest, which features two categories: Best Thanksgiving…
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