Race in the 2023 Troy Turkey Trot: A Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Editor's Note (4/7/23): The following event details are from 2022. Check back for 2023 updates!
The Troy Turkey Trot started in 1916 with just six runners entered. Now, it's one of the largest and oldest turkey trots in the country. For 2022, the event will be in person and feature a 5K run, 10K run, one-mile Turkey Walk, and the Grade School Mile. Join the thousands of Capital Region participants in this proud tradition on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022.
Photo credit: Pat Hendrick Photography
2022 Race Details
All of the 2022 races on November 24 will start at Fourth and Fulton St. in Troy and end on River St. at Monument Square. Your registration will include:
- Entry into one of the oldest and largest Turkey Trots in the United States
- Custom shirt 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
Race Day Start Times:
- 8:00 a.m. - 10K Start
- 9:30 a.m. - Grade School Mile Start
- 9:35 a.m. - Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk Start
- 10:00 a.m. - 5K Start
- 9:00 a.m. - 10K Awards Ceremony
- 10:30 a.m. - 5K Awards Ceremony
2022 Virtual Event Info
The virtual events are self-timed events that you track during our virtual running window of 6a on Thursday, Nov 24 through 6p on Sunday, Nov 27. Record your 5k, 10k, Grade School Mile or Turkey Walk time on a course of your own choosing, and then upload your results into our registration platform.
All virtual participants receive a shirt, bib and finisher medal. You can choose to have your packet mailed to you during the registration process, or to pick-up in person.
Give Back When Registering for the Troy Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for all the wonderful blessings we have, including family and friends. The Troy Turkey Trot would like to encourage you to remember those who are less fortunate during this season of giving thanks. You can do so by giving a "Donation of Thanks" to either of their selected charities, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, or Joseph's House and Shelter, when you register for the race.
For more information or to register visit www.troyturkeytrot.com.