Attention New York Runners: Turkey Trot Sign Up Happens Today

If you love to run and want to be part of one of the longest-running events in the world, today is the day to sign up for the annual YMCA Turkey Trot in Buffalo.

WHAT IS THE TURKEY TROT?

The YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8k race that is held every year on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Buffalo. The race features competitive and amateur runners, joggers, and walkers.

WHAT IS THE ROUTE OF THE TURKEY TROT?

The race takes runners around the city of Buffalo. The race starts on Delaware Avenue at Tacoma Avenue in North Buffalo and finishes on Franklin Street near the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. It is a total of 4.97 miles long.

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WHEN CAN I SIGN UP FOR THE TURKEY TROT?

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RUN IN THE TURKEY TROT?

The cost is $37 per person until October 12th. The price goes up to $42 per person after October 13. The non-refundable registration fee includes all online processing fees and a commemorative t-shirt.

AFTER I SIGN UP WHERE DO I GET MY RACE PACKET?

Pre-Race packet pick-up will be available between 10 am and 7 pm from Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22 at the Independent Health Family YMCA in Amherst. Race Day packet pick-up is available between 7 am and 8:30 am at the Delaware Family YMCA.

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WHO DOES THE TURKEY TROT BENEFIT?

The Turkey Trot is put on by the YMCA in Buffalo/Niagara and all the money raised helps local YMCAs offer programs to all and free memberships to those in need. Last year the race raised over $300,000.