Event Info
Race Information
Welcome to the Troy Turkey Trot!
Your registration includes:
- Entry into one of the oldest and largest Turkey Trots in the United States
- Custom shirt and bib for all events
- A commemorative participation item for all finishers
- Eligibility for overall and age-group awards
- Post-race refreshments
- A wonderful way to start off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations
Packet Pick-up:
See the event schedule page.
Start/Finish:
All races will start at Fourth and Fulton St. All races will end on River St at Monument Square. See the Course Maps here.
Course:
Out and back, flat and fast.
Teams:
5K participants have the option of signing up as a member of a family team in addition to their individual registration. Categories include: Sister/ Sister, Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/ Daughter, Father/Son, Brother/Sister, Brother/Brother and Husband/Wife, Family/Friends, Corporate. There is no additional fee to participate in a family team category.
Race Results:
Race results will be posted on-site and will be available online at troyturkeytrot.com by 4p race day.
| Event | Distance | Start Time | Thru 9/30 | Thru 10/22 | Thru 11/19 | Thru 11/23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 3.1 Miles | 10 a.m. | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| 10k | 6.2 Miles | 8 a.m. | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| School Mile | 1 Mile | 9:30 a.m. | $15 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
| Turkey Walk | 1 Mile | 9:35 a.m. | $15 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
*Note: We have instituted age-based pricing to help keep costs down for families. Children 14 and under can sign up for the 5k or 10k for just $20 through 10/22, $25 through 11/12 or $30 through 11/22.
Awards
Awards presented for the 10k, 5k, and Grade School Mile, as follows:
10K Awards
10K overall prize money will be awarded as follows:
- 1st-3rd Place Male/Female - $300/$200/$100
- 1st Masters Male/Female - $100
- 1st - 3rd Male/Female Age Graded* - $200/$150/$100
*Note: Age-Graded awards are separate from Age-Group awards.
10K age-group awards presented to top 3 male/female in each 5-year age category.
10k age groups are: 14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80+
5k Awards
Overall awards presented to top 3 males and females in the 5k
5K age-group awards presented to top 3 male/female in each 5-year age category
5k age groups are: 14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80+
Grade School Mile Awards (kids up to 8th grade)
Overall awards presented to first place overall male and female in the GSM in these age categories: 8 & under; 9 to 11; 12-14 (or oldest 8th grade age)
Swag
All participants will receive a nice athletic blend t-shirt and a finisher medal.
Teams
Don’t forget to form a team! Teams will be scored for all traditional categories so get the family together or make a team with friends.
Lodging
Franklin Square Inn & Suites
1 Fourth St
Troy, NY 12180
518 274-8800
Located 1.5 blocks from start line
Hilton Garden Inn
235 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
518 272-1700
5 minute drive to start line - approx 1 mile
Courtyard by Marriott
515 River St
Troy, NY 12180
518 240-1000
3 blocks north of start line on the 5k and 10k course
Free Parking:
Broadway & 5th Ave Parking Garage
Located 1 block east of start line
Uncle Sam Parking Garage (limited access)
Located on River St 1 block north of start line
State & Front St. Parking Garage
Located 3 to 4 blocks west of start line
Pioneer
Fagan
Choice
Lamar
Honda