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Registration 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…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Announces Virtual Edition for 2020 Thanksgiving Day Run
Registration Now Open at www.TroyTurkeyTrot.com TROY, N.Y. (October 8, 2020) — Due to ongoing health concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Troy Turkey Trot officials announce they have modified this year’s 73rd edition from an in-person to virtual event. The virtual race will use a state-of-the-art Troy Turkey Trot app that allows participants to race with…
Read More72nd Troy Turkey Trot Celebrates Fun, Family and Fitness In Collar City
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 28, 2019) — On a day set aside for families to give thanks for life’s many blessings, more than 6,400 runners from 36 states (including Puerto Rico) and six nations gathered in Troy earlier today to celebrate the 72nd Troy Turkey Trot. An annual Collar City staple since 1916, the event began…
Read MoreMayor Madden Announces Last Chance Registration and Security Expectations for 72nd Troy Turkey Trot
Event Participants Asked to Review 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 72nd edition of the Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. “Our family-friendly event is a wonderful way to engage 7,000 recreational runners/walkers…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Participants Invited To Enter Event’s Popular 5k Costume Contest
Troy Turkey Trot Participants Invited To Enter Event’s Popular 5k Costume Contest Troy, N.Y. (Nov. 13, 2019) — Organizers of the 72nd Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning invite entries into the event’s popular 5K costume contest. Participants are invited to enter one of two categories: Best Thanksgiving Day Costume and the Most Unique Costume.…
Read MoreRegistration Open for 72nd Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning
Collar City Event Aims to Raise $20,000+ for Event’s Charities, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Joseph’s House & Shelter TROY, N.Y. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Organizers of the Troy Turkey Trot announce that registration is open for the event’s 72nd edition on Thanksgiving morning at TroyTurkeyTrot.com. The nation’s 12th and world’s 64th…
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