West Hill Turkey Trot

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Before you dive into mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, lace up and join us for the First Annual West Hill Turkey Trot.

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: Entrance Way, Schenectady, NY
• Bib Pickup: 9:00 AM
• Race Start: 10:00 AM

🌄 Course Details

This 2-lap course is a West Hill original, featuring 165 feet of climbing per lap (yep, that means 330 feet total) with a signature climb up Terrace Road that’ll get your heart rate up faster than the turkey fryer. But don’t worry — what goes up must come down, and you’ll enjoy a fun, gradual descent on the back side of the loop.

• Start/Finish: Terrace Rd by the Activity Field
• Registration Opens: 9:00 AM
• Race Start Time: 10:00 AM sharp
• Strollers: Welcome | No dogs, please

🎉 Event Options

• 5K Run: 2 laps
• 1 Lap Walk: Available for participants

💰 Entry Fee

Free: For West Hill residents (check the West Wind for your coupon code)
$15: Plus platform processing fees for non-residents

🏆 Why Participate?

This isn’t about setting a PR — it’s about conquering the hill, seeing your neighbors, and starting your holiday with fresh air and endorphins. Whether you're racing hard or taking it easy, we promise a casual, welcoming atmosphere and some good old-fashioned Thanksgiving morning fun. But also, if you’re feeling competitive, we’ll be doing awards for the top three overall and winner in each age group of the 5k.

📝 Ready to Trot?

Hit that registration button and be part of the very first West Hill Turkey Trot — the start of a new tradition. Register here!