Similar to the Troy Turkey Trot, but a lot smaller, the Albany Last Run 5k is another great running tradition in the Capital District. Instead of runners dressed up as turkeys, the Last Run is full of Santas, elves, reindeers, Christmas lights, and plenty of other creative, festive outfits. This year marks my third time running the race and is a great run to close out the year, hence the name “Last Run”…
Read MoreThis was my second year of running the Troy Turkey Trot and my second 10k race thus far. This race is all about tradition and less about frill and gimmick. While I have never run the 5k part of the Troy Turkey Troy, I assume it’s a little more crazy and rambunctious than the 10k. While there aren’t many spectators for the 10k, there are people getting already hitting the bars and getting set up in a few parking lots along the route to eat, drink and cheer on the 5k runners…
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