129th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024 - Sun 1st December 2024
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $44.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 129th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot, taking place from November 28th to December 1st, 2024, in the heart of Buffalo, Erie. This iconic event, celebrated on Thanksgiving morning, features an exciting 8K (4.97 mile) road race that unites over 14,000 participants of all ages and abilities. As the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world, the Turkey Trot is not just a race; it’s a cherished tradition that brings the community together in the spirit of giving.
Join fellow trotters in this festive celebration while supporting the YMCA's charitable mission to empower youth, promote healthy development, and foster strong, thriving communities across Western New York. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Turkey Trot promises an unforgettable experience filled with joy, camaraderie, and the spirit of Thanksgiving. Don’t miss out on this historic occasion—mark your calendar and be part of the legacy!
Join fellow trotters in this festive celebration while supporting the YMCA's charitable mission to empower youth, promote healthy development, and foster strong, thriving communities across Western New York. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Turkey Trot promises an unforgettable experience filled with joy, camaraderie, and the spirit of Thanksgiving. Don’t miss out on this historic occasion—mark your calendar and be part of the legacy!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE RUNNING OF THE 129TH ANNUAL YMCA TURKEY TROT.
THE YMCA TURKEY TROT IS AN 8K (4.97 MILE) ROAD RACE HELD ANNUALLY ON THANKSGIVING MORNING IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO. KNOWN TO BE THE OLDEST CONSECUTIVELY RUN FOOTRACE IN THE WORLD, THE YMCA TURKEY TROT IS CELEBRATING ITS 129TH START THIS NOVEMBER!
THIS EVENT IS A TIME-HONORED TRADITION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER 14,000 TROTTERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE YMCAS CHARITABLE MISSION. YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS TO FUEL THE YMCAS WORK TO EMPOWER YOUTH, PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILD STRONG, THRIVING COMMUNITIES ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK.
THE YMCA TURKEY TROT IS AN 8K (4.97 MILE) ROAD RACE HELD ANNUALLY ON THANKSGIVING MORNING IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO. KNOWN TO BE THE OLDEST CONSECUTIVELY RUN FOOTRACE IN THE WORLD, THE YMCA TURKEY TROT IS CELEBRATING ITS 129TH START THIS NOVEMBER!
THIS EVENT IS A TIME-HONORED TRADITION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER 14,000 TROTTERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE YMCAS CHARITABLE MISSION. YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS TO FUEL THE YMCAS WORK TO EMPOWER YOUTH, PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILD STRONG, THRIVING COMMUNITIES ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK.
Races
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8k Live Run/Walk
Incl. Preferred T-Shirt Size
Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$44.00
This prestigious point-to-point 8k (4.97 miles) begins outside of the Delaware Family YMCA and runs downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for an amazing post-race party and the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving! -
8k Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
$44.00
Open to the public, anyone in the world can join!
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