2014
7,477 Runners Brave Wintery Conditions to Take Part in 67th Troy Turkey Trot
$11,837.50 Raised for Northeast Regional Food Bank, Joseph’s House and Shelter TROY, NY (Nov. 27, 2014) — Despite having to battle messy roads made slick from a quick moving coastal storm that dropped eight inches of snow overnight, 7,477 participants headed to Troy earlier today for the 67th Troy Turkey Trot, America’s 12th oldest road…
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Thursday, Nov 27 – Race Day – We are on for the event. Wednesday, Nov 26 Here’s a quick update from the Troy, NY – City Hall on where we stand in terms of the snow that’s headed this way and its impact on the event: The City’s DPW will be plowing as necessary during…
Read MoreRosamilia Announces Businesses Open, Last Chance Registration and Security Expectations for 67th Troy Turkey Trot
TROY, NY – Mayor Lou Rosamilia would like to relay a few reminders to individuals who will be in the City for the 67th Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. Current registration numbers project that this year’s race could potentially feature one of the largest fields of competitors in race history. “The…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Extends Food Drive to Benefit the Regional Food Bank of NENY, Joseph’s House & Shelter
TROY, NY (November 13, 2014) — Organizers of the Troy Turkey Trot, the region’s oldest Thanksgiving road race, have extended the event’s food drive benefiting the Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph’s House and Shelter. Between 11/12-11/22, Capital Region residents can bring a non-perishable food item to The Hedley Building/Troy City Hall (Main Lobby:…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot to Host Second Annual Costume Contest
Troy, NY (November 10, 2014) — If you’re planning to run in this year’s Troy Turkey Trot and want to participate in the event’s popular costume contest, event organizers want you to let your imagination run wild! “The costume contest is always a highlight of the 5K and our entries are extremely creative,” said Turkey…
Read MoreTroy Turkey Trot Slates Two Food Drives Leading Up to Region’s Premier Thanksgiving Road Race
First Non-Perishable Food Drive Runs 10/27-11/6; Participants Also Asked to Bring Items to Bib/Chip/T-Shirt Pickup Events TROY, NY (October 22, 2014) — In an effort to bring much needed cheer to Capital Region families this holiday season, organizers of the Troy Turkey Trot will host two food drives in the weeks leading up to this…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for 67th Annual Troy Turkey Trot
Participants Encouraged to Give Generously to Event Charities, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Joseph’s House & Shelter TROY, N.Y. (October 8, 2014) — More than 8,000 participants from 36 states are expected to gather in the home of iconic Uncle Sam Thanksgiving morning for the 67th running of the Troy Turkey Trot, the…
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