Peter K. Oley Turkey Trot

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Turkey Trot is named after Peter Oley, a longtime track coach in Irvington. Oley was the "godfather of running" and helped create the race. Peter K. Oley was the admired coach of the Irvington High School track and cross country teams for 50 years. Oley had a 422-47 record in outdoor track and a 278-75 record in cross country. He closed out his career in 2006 with a 133 dual-meet winning streak. Overall, his track and cross-country teams captured a combined 27 Section 1 titles, helping him earn 12 Coach of the Year accolades. In 2002, he was inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame.

🏞️ Course Information

• Distance: 2.5 miles
• Location: Starting by the Dows Lane Elementary School
• Route: Looping through the village and finishing near the Aqueduct in Memorial Park
• Terrain: A mix of hills, dales, roads, dirt, and grass

👧 Community Support

Put on with vital help from the Girl Scouts.

📝 Registration Information

Sign up will take you to the Irvington CommunityPass Page. You have to make an account regardless of if you are a resident or not.

📅 Event Date

The race is scheduled for November 23, 2025 at 6 Dows Lane, Irvington, NY.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Peter K. Oley Turkey Trot.