2019

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…

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…

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.…

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…

10-Week Program Launches 9/23; Designed to Help First Timers Complete First 5K, Established Runners Tackle a 10K TROY, N.Y. (September 12, 2019) — The Troy Turkey Trot, the Capital Region’s largest Thanksgiving road race, will launch a 10-week Training Challenge on Monday, Sept. 23 to prepare beginner, intermediate and advanced runners for the 72nd edition…