New York · 5K
West Hill Turkey Trot
West Hill Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Schenectady, New York. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Schenectady, NY
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- 165 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 330 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the West Hill Turkey Trot
where you can run up Terrace Rd, twice! Bib Pickup: 9:00 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM Residents: Check the West Wind for a coupon code for free registration. Before you dive into mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, lace up and join us for the First Annual West Hill Turkey Trot. 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 w…
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West Hill Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the West Hill Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the West Hill Turkey Trot held?
- In Schenectady, New York.
- What distances does the West Hill Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the West Hill Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the West Hill Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $15 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the West Hill Turkey Trot start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the West Hill Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Road surface; 330 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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