6 Dows Lane, Irvington NY
Sunday, November 24th, 2024
🏃♂️ About the Race
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.
🏞️ Race Course
- Distance: 2.5 miles
- Location: Starts at Dows Lane Elementary School
- Route: Loops through the village, finishing off the Aqueduct in Memorial Park
- Terrain: Mixes hills, dales, roads, dirt, grass, and lots of fun
👩👧 Community Participation
Put on with vital help from the Girl Scouts.
📝 Registration Details
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.
🔗 More Information
For more details about the race, visit the official race page.
Starting Line Map
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