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2007 Troy Turkey Trot  


Message from the Mayor

Welcome to the 60th running of the Troy Turkey Trot the oldest race in the Capital District. From its humble beginning in 1916 (with only 6 runners entered) the Troy Turkey Trot has grown into one of the largest road races in upstate New York. This year approximately 5,000 participants are expected to take part in the five Turkey Trot events. The popularity of this event can be described in three words: Tradition, Tradition, and Tradition!

Our activities kick off with the 1.5 Mile Turkey Walk at 8 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Grade School Race at 8:45 a.m. At 9:15 a.m., spectators young and old will be entertained when our official race mascot, “Trotter the Turkey”, and his friends compete in the 4th Annual Mascot Run. The largest event follows at 9:30 a.m. with the running of the Open 5K (3.1 miles) with more than 3,000 people expected to participate. The final event of the morning is the Open 10K (6.2 miles) set to start at 10:30 a.m.

To make the registration process more convenient and runner friendly, the City of Troy is proud to once again offer participants the option to register online at www.troyny.gov/turkeytrot by November 16th at 3:00pm EST. This year, runners from as many as 35 states and several countries are expected to compete alongside our large contingent of local runners.

Whether you are walking, jogging, running, cheering or watching the Troy Turkey Trot offers something for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to bring the entire family to historic downtown Troy and become part of this proud Thanksgiving Day tradition – The 60th Running of the Troy Turkey Trot. For more information 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 22, 2007

 

The Troy Turkey Trot Turns 60!

Documented information has been uncovered that shows the Thanksgiving Day races in Troy actually began in 1916. Seventeen runnings of Thanksgiving Day races, held from 1916-1935, have been documented by Ed Neiles on behalf of the USA Track & Field Adirondack Association. Twenty-nine years later, in 1964, the race was started up again by the late Bill Carley. The Trot has been held every year since, except for 1971 when a snowstorm forced the race to be cancelled. As a result this year will be the 60th runing of the Troy Turkey Trot. This makes the “Trot” the oldest in the Capital District, the 3rd oldest race in the state, the 12th oldest race in the country, and tied for 57th oldest race in the world.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

www.hannaford.com

17th & Hoosick Street, Troy
www.popeyes.com


and our associate sponsors

elotrecycling.com

www.fly92.com

www.saratogaspringwater.com

WM J. Fagan
& Sons, Inc.
(Insurance Since 1910)


EVENT SCHEDULE

Event

Distance

Starting Time
Turkey Walk 1.5 Miles 8:00 A.M.
Grade School 1 Mile 8:45 A.M.
Mascot Race 40 Yards 9:15 A.M.
Open 5K 3.1 Miles 9:30 A.M.
Open 10K* 6.2 Miles 10:30 A.M.

* AGAIN THIS YEAR! 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.

USATF Adirondack Open 10k Championship

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.

*** Don't Wait to Race Day to Register ***
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE $$$ ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
For race information call the Gobbler Line at (518) 235-8993

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Turkey "Trot" Entry Form
(Word or PDF)
 
Turkey "Walk" Entry Form
(Word or PDF)
       
     

Registration Confirmation <Click Here>

 
REGISTRATION
Event
Start
Time
Distance
Pre Registration
Until 11/ 16
Late Registration
11/ 17 -11/ 20
Last Chance
Up to 1/2 hour**
Turkey Walk
8:00 am
1.5 miles

No Fee

No Fee

No Fee

Trot Race:
8th Grade & Under*

8:45am
1.0 miles
$10.00
$12.00
$15.00
Trot Race: Open 5K*
9:30am
3.1 miles
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
Trot Race: Open 10K*
10:30am
6.2 miles
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00

Make Checks or Money Order payable to: City of Troy, NY
Mail fee with entry blank to:
2007 Troy Turkey Trot
Knickerbacker Recreational Facility
191 103rd Street
Troy, New York 12180

*** NO REFUND ON REGISTRATION FEE ***

Important: Entry forms should be dropped off at the Knickerbacker Recreational Facility or completed online at www.active.com no later then 3:00pm EST on Friday, November 16th. Mailed entry forms must be post marked no later than Wednesday, November 14th. Any entry form received between November 17th and November 20th will be considered late. See the above chart for late entry fees. Late entry forms will be accepted only by mail or in person at the Knickerbacker Recreational Facility. Late entry forms will NOT be accepted ONLINE

* For safety reasons headphones, dogs or baby strollers are not allowed.

RACE INFORMATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

 

Knickerbacker Recreational Facility
(191-103rd Street and 8th Avenue, North Troy)

Saturday, November 17th.......................11am - 5pm
Sunday, November 18th.........................11am - 5pm
Monday, November 19th.........................11am - 7pm
Tuesday, November 20th.........................11am - 7pm

Day of Race Packet Pickup

The packets can be picked up on Thursday, November 22nd between 7:30am and 10:15am at the Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River Street (just north of Troy City Hall). To find directions to the Arts Center visit their website at www.artscenteronline.org

Start / Finish Troy City Hall Monument Square (River Street and Broadway)
Course Out and Back, flat and fast
Split Times 5K: 1 mile and 2 mile markers 10K: 1 miles, turnaround, and 5 mile markers
Water Stops Supplied by Saratoga Water
Awards Free t-shirt to first 3200 registered runners. Sizes not guaranteed.
Participation medals to the first 4000 race finishers
Trophies to top 3 men & women in Open 5K and 10 K races
Medals to other high finishers and age sub categories
Race Results Complete race results will be listed in the Record newspaper in the days following the race. Also online at www. troyny.gov.

Back for 2007 - "the Trot Chip"

The Troy Turkey Trot is again pleased to offer the latest in race time technology-The "Trot Chip." The chip is a tiny electronic device that is worn on the laces of your running shoe. The chip triggers timing when it crosses a detection device housed in a mat that will span the finish line. Chips w/instructions for use will be included in each runner's packet and are leased to runners until the completion of their race. A $25.00 fee will be charged for lost chips. Runners who already own their own chip should enter their chip number on the race application form where indicated. Runners that for any reason do not race on Thanksgiving morning must return their chip to: Troy Turkey Trot Chip Return c/o Knickerbacker Recreational Facility 191 103rd Street Troy, New York 12180 by Thursday Dec. 6th or pay a $25.00 Chip replacement fee.

2006 WINNERS
Race Distance Group Winner Time
Grade School 1 Mile

Boys 11 & Under
Boys 12 & Over
Girls 11 & Under
Girls 12 & Over

Christopher Murphy
C.J. Sousis
Anna Suriano
Lea Cure

5:59
5:39
6:18
6:06
Open 5K 3.1 miles Boys 19 & Under
Girls 19 & Under
Men
Women

Kevin Treadway
Nicole Soblosky
David Raucci
Elizabeth Maloy

15:24
18:12
15:20
17:43
Open 10K 6.2 Miles Boys 19 & Under
Girls 19 & Under
Men
Women
Bryan Murphy
Roxanne Wegman
Emory Mort
Kara-Lynn Kerr

33:57
38:04
31:26
37:16

Race History

The first Troy Turkey Trot was held on Thanksgiving morning in 1916. This year will be the 60th running. To see a list of all the winners since 1916 check the information in the runner's race packets.

COURSE RECORDS
Race Distance Group Winner Year Time
Grade School 1 Mile

Boys 11 & Under
Boys 12 & Over
Girls 11 & Under
Girls 12 & Over

Christopher Murphy
Chuck Rogers
Anna Suriano
Katrina Hines
2006
1982
2006
2001
5:59
5:19
6:18
5:38
Open 5K 3.1 miles Boys 19 & Under
Girls 19 & Under
Men
Women
David Raucci
Nicole Blood
Hailton Silva
Cheri Goddard
2005
2001
1994
1996
15:19
17:19
15:11
16:27
Open 10K 6.2 Miles Boys 19 & Under
Girls 19 & Under
Men
Women
Brian Murphy
Brina Seguine
Tom Dalton
Ellen Predmore
2006
2003
1980
1984

33:57
37:57
29:43
34:26

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LODGING AND PARKING

Lodging in Troy

 

Franklin Square Inn & Suites
(518) 274-8800

Best Western Rensselaer Inn
(518) 274-3210

Both located a short walk from start line.

Free Parking

Public parking facilities are available at:

State & Front St. Parking facility
Located south of City Hall

Uncle Sam Parking facility
Located on River St. just north of City Hall

Broadway & 5th Ave. Parking facility
Located 3 blocks east of Troy City Hall

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DIRECTIONS

(To State & Front Street Parking Lot - located one block south of Starting Line)

From EAST - Route 7 West

merge into Hoosick Street. Continue on Hoosick Street to 6th Avenue. Make left onto 6th Ave., continue on 6th Ave. to Congress Street. Take right onto Congress Street and proceed straight to Front Street. Take right onto Front Street and proceed to the State & Front Street Parking Facility.

From NORTH - I-87 South, see below
From SOUTH - I-87 North, see below
From WEST, see below

merge onto NY-7E (exit 7), take the DOWNTOWN exit into Troy. Stay straight on 6th Avenue to Congress Street. Make right onto Congress Street and proceed straight to Front Street. Make right onto Front Street and proceed to State & Front Street Parking Facility.

 


 

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