Turkey Trot Training Challenge
About this race
We are back for the region's LARGEST Annual Turkey Trot Training Challenge and we can not wait to get started!
Kicking off Sunday, September 20th, the Turkey Trot Training Challenge is a 10-week program designed to get Capital Region runners ready to participate in the Regions Turkey Trot taking place Thanksgiving morning. The program is a full running plan and is designed to train participants to complete their BEST 5K or 10K. It is comprehensive, including injury-prevention, nutritional, strength and flexibility elements.
The team at Choice Physical Therapy in Troy (www.choiceptny.com) brings an exceptional training experience.
**This year, our group runs will be held Sunday mornings at 8:30am & Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Halfway through the season we may switch from Sunday mornings to Saturday mornings. This will help to accommodate religious services and coaches schedules. We will be starting with a dynamic warm-up at the start time.
Spread the word to family and friends who may want to join, the more the merrier! Registration closes 10/4/26, please keep an eye out for different discounts we are providing this year.
Location: Hudson Valley Community College- Outdoor Athletic Complex & Track - 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180
Parking: Enter from Williams Rd, using Williams Access Rd. Parking lot on right after Williams Hall.
Please email Turkey Trot Training Challenge (TTTC) Director - Erin Napoleone at Erin@Choiceptny.com if you have any questions!
Learn more about Race Director: Dr. Erin Napoleone, PT, DPT
"Hi! I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself! My name is Erin Napoleone, and I have had the privilege of directing this training challenge for the past 8 years. Professionally, I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Co-Owner at Choice Physical Therapy, proudly serving 3 communities in Rensselaer County. I enjoy this role as TTTC Director, for the personal connections and people with whom we can help reach their goals of completing their first race or best race. Hoping you join our community again this year!
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Running
5k/10k Training Program
We will have 2 group options in the 5k training – Level 1 and Level 2, and one group in the 10k, Level 3. Levels 1 and 2 are designed for beginners and those wanting to walk/run a bit faster for the 5k. Level 3 is for those wanting to move up from the 5k to the 10k or run a faster 10k this year. 10k participants should be currently running 2-3 days a week with at least one run a week of up to 3 miles.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Troy, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:56 PM local time (EDT) in Troy on September 20, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Troy events
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