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
5k3.1 Miles10 a.m.$30$35$40$45
10k6.2 Miles8 a.m.$30$35$40$45
School Mile1 Mile9:30 a.m.$15$20$20$25
Turkey Walk1 Mile9:35 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