MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to the 61st running of the Troy Turkey Trot, the oldest race in the Capital District. From it’s 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. Over 5,000 participants are expected to take part in the five Turkey Trot events.

This year three new changes are taking place at the Trot as part of an ongoing effort to keep pace with the ever-increasing levels of participation. First, all indoor day of race operations will be moved from Troy City Hall to the much larger confines of the Troy Atrium. Secondly, the start and finish lines for all races will be moved from River Street, to Fourth Street and Broadway (start) and on Third Street and Broadway (finish). These new start and finish areas will allow easy accessibility to runners and spectators from inside the atrium. Finally, the 5K route is changing. Due to the ever-increasing popularity of this race(over 3,700 are expected to participate this year)the new route will include portions of Sixth Avenue to more easily accommodate a greater number of participants and better provide for the safety of all runners.

To make the registration process more convenient and runner friendly, the City of Troy will once again offer participants the option to register online at www.troyny.gov/turkeytrot by Nov. 21st at 3pm EST.

Whether you are walking, jogging, running, or cheering the Troy Turkey Trot offers something for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to bring the whole family to historic downtown Troy and become part of this proud Thanksgiving Day Tradition-the 61st running of the Troy Turkey Trot. For more information visit our web site 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 27, 2008

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Presenting Sponsors

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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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*** COURSE CHANGE FOR 2008 ***

Course Changes for 2008 - All indoor day of race operations will be moved from Troy City Hall to the much larger confines of the Troy Atrium. The start and finish lines for all events will move from River Street to Fourth Street and Broadway (Start) and on Third Street midway between Fulton Street and Broadway for the finish.

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[ONLINE REGISTRATION]
Entry forms should be completed online at www.active.com no later then 3:00pm EST on
Friday, November 21st.

[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:

2008 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 19th to receive the early fee discount. All entry forms received after Friday, November 21st are charged as late entries. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED.

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Back for 2008 - "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. 11th or pay a $25.00 Chip replacement fee.

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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.

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