65th Troy Turkey Trot Sets New Participation Record
11/22/2012
More than $12,000 Raised for Northeast Regional Food Bank, Troy Boys and Girls Club, and Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club.
Welcome to the Troy Turkey Trot!
2013 Registration is coming soon! The Troy Turkey Trot (in Troy, NY) is a premier road race featuring 5k and 10k distances, among other events. Since its humble beginnings in 1916, when six runners entered, the Troy Turkey Trot has grown into one of the largest and oldest turkey trots in the United States. 2012 will feature four events: the competitive 5k and 10k runs, the one mile Turkey Walk and the Grade School Mile. Join us in this proud annual tradition!
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A TIME TO GIVE BACK — Troy Turkey Trot Event Director George Regan (left); Mark Quandt, executive director of the Latham-based Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York; Sharon Smith, executive director of the Troy Boys and Girls Club; Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia; and, Mike Manupella, executive director of the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, gathered Tuesday, Nov. 27th at Troy’s City Hall. Charity representatives accepted a check for $12,177 from organizers of the 65th Troy Turkey Trot, which was held Thanksgiving morning. Twenty-two percent of the event’s record-setting field of 8,290 donated to this year’s designated non-profits.