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6,641 Trotters Gobble Up Events at 76th Troy Turkey Trot
6,641 Trotters Gobble Up Events at 76th Troy Turkey Trot: Event Features First Marriage Proposal, Funds Raised for Northeast Regional Food Bank and Joseph’s House and Shelter TROY, NY (Nov. 23, 2023) — On a day set aside for Capital Region families to gather and give thanks, 6,641 participants from 33 states and six nations…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Seeking Creative Costumes for Annual Contest:
$350 in Prize Money Offered for Participants in Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving Day Costumes Troy, N.Y. (Nov. 14, 2023) — Organizers of the 76th Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day are reminding participants to register for the event’s popular annual costume contest and “dress to impress”! The Trot, a signature event of the Collar…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Features New 5k Course For 76th Edition on Thanksgiving Morning
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2023) — More than 3,000 runners participating in the Troy Turkey Trot’s 5K — the Trot’s featured event — will enjoy a new, safer course with additional “breathing room” when the event’s 76th edition takes place Thursday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. “Runners’ safety is our top priority,” said Event Director…
Read MoreRegistration Open for 76th Troy Turkey Trot On Thanksgiving Morning
Region’s Oldest, Largest Trot Seeks to Raise $20,000+ for Event’s Charities TROY, N.Y. (Oct. 30, 2023) — Officials at the Troy Turkey Trot (TroyTurkeytrot.com), presented by Pioneer, announce that registration is open for the 76th running of the Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, Nov. 23), and that more than 2,750 participants have signed up with…
Read More5,885 Runners Gather In The Collar City for the 75th Troy Turkey Trot
5,885 Runners Gather In The Collar City for the 75th Troy Turkey Trot: More than $19,500 Donated by Participants to Trot Charities, Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph’s House and Shelter TROY, NY (Nov. 24, 2022) — With temperatures hovering in the low- to mid-30s, 5,885 of participants from 31 states and three nations flocked…
Read MoreRunner Disqualified in 10K Collision
Runner Disqualified in 10K Collision After a review of video footage at the finish line and eyewitness accounts, the Troy Turkey Trot has determined that Xaviar Salvador (Bib 707) violated USATF Rule 163 as he and Jack Huber (Bib 957) competed for 4th and 5th place in the 10K at the 75th running of the…
Read More75th Troy Turkey Trot Seeks Inventive Costumes for Annual 5k Contest
75th Troy Turkey Trot Seeks Inventive Costumes for Annual 5k Contest: $350 in Prize Money Offered for Participants in Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving Day Costumes Troy, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2022) — Organizers of the 75th Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day have an important message for participants in the event’s 5K – don’t put…
Read MoreRegistration Open for 75th Troy Turkey Trot On Thanksgiving Morning
Region’s Oldest, Largest Trot Seeks to Raise $20,000+ for Event’s Charities TROY, N.Y. (Oct. 11, 2022) — Officials at the Troy Turkey Trot, presented by Pioneer, have opened registration for the 75th edition of the Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, Nov. 24) at TroyTurkeyTrot.com. The Trot is the nation’s 12th oldest road race and attracts…
Read More5,471 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…
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