Thu, Nov 26, 2026

West Hill Turkey Trot

Schenectady, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the West Hill Turkey Trot

The course starts and finishes at Terrace Road near an activity field and loops through West Hill with a real climb up Terrace Road as its centerpiece. There is a couple of loops total, so you hit that hill more than once. What you earn on the way up, you give back on a gradual descent on the back side before coming around again.

Strollers are welcome, and the race goes on regardless of weather. Registration opens the morning of the race, and the start follows shortly after. This is a Thanksgiving morning event, so the crowd at the finish is mostly neighbors wrapping up before the holiday meal.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

37finishers

20:21winner

31:27median

59:59cutoff

1.5 Miles · 2025 results

37finishers

18:50winner

31:57median

36:10cutoff

The West Hill Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 10:00$15

1.5 Miles11/26/2026 10:01$15

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Common Questions About the West Hill Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the West Hill Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the West Hill Turkey Trot a good first 5K?

It is a small race (37 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the West Hill Turkey Trot?

The 5K winner ran 20:21 while the median finisher took 31:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.