Turkey Trot Information
Runner Registration
Runner registration forms will be available in early September at all YMCA Buffalo Niagara locations and at your local Wegmans store. To obtain a registration form by mail or fax contact the Delaware Family YMCA at 716-875-1283.
Download a team registration form.
Entry Fees
All entry fees include a commemorative YMCA Turkey Trot t-shirt.
Make checks payable to the Delaware Family YMCA or enter using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or AMEX. Fee must accompany all entries.
Where the Money Goes
Your entry fee will help provide scholarship assistance to needy families who participate in YMCA programs and membership services such as child care and other youth development programs at the Delaware Family YMCA. Thank you for supporting your friends and neighbors.
Awards
Distinctive trophies will be awarded to:
1st place male and female
1st place male and female masters
1st - 3rd place male and female in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 and over.
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED BY GUN TIME FOR OVERALL, MASTERS AND AGE GROUP WINNERS.
Race Information
Start: 9:00 a.m. SHARP at Delaware Avenue and Shoreham Parkway
Race Course: The YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8K (4.97 mile) foot race which begins at Delaware Avenue and Shoreham Parkway. The race course follows Delaware Avenue into downtown Buffalo. The route proceeds around Niagara Square to Church Street and then onto Franklin Street, where runners will cross the finish line in front of the Buffalo Convention Center.
Packet Pickup: Runners may pick up packets at the Delaware YMCA from Monday, November 24 - Wednesday, November 26 between 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Expo: Look for special Turkey Trot discounts. Runner's Roost will sponsor this year's running expo at the Delaware YMCA from Monday, November 24 - Wednesday, November 26.
Champion Chip: Again this year, each entrant will be wearing a unique timing device called the Champion Chip. You will pick up a computer chip with your race packet that corresponds to your race number. As you start and finish, your time will be recorded instantly. Results will be posted during the post race party at the Convention Center.
This simple system will greatly alter your finish line experience! You will cross the finish line, return your chip and head for the post race celebration. All chips should be removed by a finish line volunteer. Any unreturned chips will be charged to the entrant at a cost of $30.
Race Day Information
- Shuttle buses will run from the Statler Towers to the Big Lots Plaza from 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. Last bus leaves the Statler Towers at 8:15 a.m. sharp. Buses will not depart until full.
- Port-O-Johns will be available outside the Delaware YMCA.
- Runners will begin lining up at 8:30 a.m. Please line up according to your ability.
- Awards will be determined by gun time for overall, masters, and age group winners.
- Shuttle buses will run from the Statler Towers to the Big Lots Plaza from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
- Roller blades, strollers, and dogs are not allowed on the race course.
- The Turkey Trot phone line is 875-0457.
Host Hotel: Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. Conveniently located within walking distance of the finish. The Hyatt is offering special Turkey Trot rates, if available. Call 800-233-1234 or visit www.buffalo.hyatt.com. Reservation code TURK.
