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Finishing Certificates
NEW for this year is a finish certificate that you can print at no cost as a souvenir of your performance at the Troy Turkey Trot. Click here to download your certificate or visit http://69.206.239.237/TurkeyTrot/index.html.
For best results use a color printer.

Race Results
Click here to view race results
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to the 62nd running of the Troy Turkey Trot - the oldest race in the Capital District. From it's humble beginning in 1916 with only six runners entered the Troy Turkey Trot has grown into one of the largest road races in upstate New York. Over 6,000 participants are expected to take part in the five Turkey Trot events.

After more than 35 years at the same location the Troy Turkey Trot moved its indoor day of race operations last year from Troy City Hall to the newer and larger venue at the Troy Atrium. This move was needed to help accommodate the ever-growing number of Trot participants and spectators. In addition, a new starting line will be on Fourth Street while a new finish line is located on Third Street between Broadway and Fulton Streets.

This year a second round of changes and refinements have been put in place that will set the Troy Turkey Trot on a path of continued growth and stability for years to come. Participants can check below for a list of “What’s New at the 2009 Trot.” Large crowds are again anticipated for this years’ Trot so participants are encouraged to register for their event of choice early by clicking on the “Register Online” icon below. Online registration will close on Wednesday, November 25th at 12p.m. EST.

Come join one of the region’s oldest Thanksgiving Day traditions! Bring your family and friends to historic downtown Troy and become part of the 62nd annual running of the Troy Turkey Trot. For more information visit our website or call the Gobbler Line at (518) 235-8993.

Happy Holidays!!

Harry J.Tutunjian
Mayor of Troy, NY

The "Troy Turkey Trot" will take place on
November 26, 2009

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Presenting Sponsors

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*** WHAT'S NEW AT 2009 TROT ***

As the numbers of entries in the Troy Turkey Trot events continue to grow year after year race organizers continue to look for ways to improve the racing experience for all runners and walkers. Last season the trot moved it’s starting line from River Street to Fourth Street to take advantage of the much larger indoor space provided by the Troy Atrium (especially useful in the case of inclement weather). After reviewing all the data from last years’ event race organizers agreed that one more round of changes would be needed to set the trot on a consistent course for several years to come. Changes for 2009 include:

1. New Event Starting Times
Do to the very high volume of runners (over 6,000) trying to reach the race site from surrounding communities a space in the days’ schedule from 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. will be set aside to allow participants to arrive at the race venue. No events will be held during this one-hour time period to allow traffic to flow more smoothly into the city. The new event starting times are as follows:

7:45 a.m.………….. Turkey Walk
9:30 a.m.………….. Open 5K
10:30 a.m.………… Grade School 1 Mile
10:45 a.m.………… Open 10K

2. Improved traffic flow to race venue
A gap in the days’ schedule form 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. will be set aside to help improve traffic flow into the city and assist runners in reaching the race venue more easily. Runners participating in the 5K, 1Mile Grade School and 10K are encouraged to plan on traveling to the venue during this open gap in the event schedule.

3. Elimination of Day of Race Registration
Many runner friendly changes have been made in recent years to make it easier for runners to register for the trot including: mailing entries forms directly to runners, the ability to download entry forms, and direct on-line entry from one’s home computer. All these new ways to register for the trot has brought about the decision by race organizers to eliminate day of race registration. Registration will be available in person up to 3p.m. the day before Thanksgiving at the Knickerbacker Recreational Facility 191- 103rd Street in North Troy. All participants are encouraged to register early. Online registration will close on Wednesday, November 25th at 12p.m. EST.

4. New disposable timing strip
The timing chip worn by runners for the last several years (that had to be returned at the completion of each race) will be replaced this year by a disposable timing strip that is attached between the tongue and laces of the running shoe.

5.Course Change

a. The starting line for all races will be moved one block north to 4th and Fulton Street to allow much more room for runners to line up for the start of each race.

b. 5K Course Changes-This year the 5K will again head north on River Street. The new turn around point will be on River Street just south of 101st Street. At the turn around runners will then proceed south on River Street to 5th Ave. All runners will continue south on 5th Ave. to King Street, then south on King St. to Federal Street, bare right on Federal Street to River Street and then south on River Street to the Third Street Finish Line.

c. Grade School 1 Mile Changes- Due to the new starting line at Fulton and Fourth Street the turn around point for the 1 Mile Grade School race will be further north on River Street (just south of Hoosick Street intersection).

d. 10K Course Changes- The 10K course will be changed to two laps of the existing 5K course but will be run in the opposite direction. The 10K course will go north on 4th street to King Street. North on King Street to 5th Ave., north on 5th Ave. to River Street, north on River Street to the turn around point (located on River Street just south of 101st Street). Runners will return south on River Street to Fulton Street, east on Fulton Street to Fourth Street, then north on Fourth Street. Runners will repeat the same route listed above except on their return to Fulton Street runners will continue south onto Third Street to the Finish.

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[ONLINE REGISTRATION]
Entry forms should be completed online at Sports Signup no later then 12:00pm EST on Wednesday, November 25th. Follow the link below to register online

www.sportssignup.com/Troy-Turkey-Trot-Online-Registration.start

[MAIL OR DROPOFF]
Entry forms can be dropped off at the Knickerbacker Recreational Facility at 191 103rd Street in North Troy. For directions to the facility you may call (518)235-7761

You may also mail fees with entry form to:

2009 Troy Turkey Trot
Knickerbacker Recreational Facility
191 103rd Street
Troy, New York 12180

Make Checks or Money Order payable to: City of Troy, NY

All mail entry forms must be - post marked - no later than Wednesday, November 18th to receive the early fee discount. All entry forms received after Friday, November 20th are charged as late entries. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED.

10K Open Is Host To USATF Adirondack Championship

The Troy Turkey Trot 10k will be host to the Adirondack Association open men's and women's 10k road race championships. Adirondack membership is required for championship awards. Separate USATF Adirondack Association awards will be awarded to the top individual male and female athletes and to the top club team athletes.

USA Track & Field is the national governing body for long distance running, track and field, and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the number one high school and junior high participatory sports and more than fifty million adult runners in the US. USATF is a volunteer driven not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide vision and leadership and promote the pursuit of excellence from youth to masters in the sport of track and field and road racing.

The Adirondack Association of USATF serves the eastern portion of upstate New York and is comprised of over 1,500 individual members and 30 member clubs.

For a complete breakdown of awards, visit the Adirondack Association web site at www.usatfadir.org.

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Turkey Trot T-shirts

Official Turkey Trot T-shirts will go on sale for $15 Thanksgiving morning starting at 7:30a.m. Sold on a first come first served basis. All proceeds go to clothe-a-child.

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Troy Turkey Trot's Official Charity
Clothe-A-Child

The Clothe-A-Child program services children ages 4-12 in receiving warm new clothing for winter. This includes coats, boots, mittens, hats,pants, shirts, underwear, and socks. The children are chosen from local elementary schools, social services, pre-schools, head start programs and churches. Volunteers from those organizations take the children shopping. Each child is allotted $100. tax free. 100 % of all donations received go towards clothing for children. The Record newspaper covers all program administration costs. On this Thanksgiving Day Holiday when we take time to give “thanks” for our family, our health, our friends and all the material blessings that we have we hope that you will remember those less fortunate and consider making a “Donation of Thanks” to this very worthwhile cause.

Donations can be made on your entry form or click her to donate now.

*New Course Record