John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot - Peru, New York - Running

The John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot is a Running race in Peru, New York consisting of a 5K and 10K.

Join us for this amazing Adirondack Coast tradition! Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club.

This year's race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you'd like to run)!

In-Person - The in-person race returns to Peru Central School! The 5k and the 10k** start at 9am! Bib pickup will be on race morning beginning at 7:45am and all activities will be outside, with some weather protection provided by the bays of the Peru Central School bus garage.

Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women in the in-person 5k and the 10k.

Route Adjustments: We've made a few route adjustments to ensure a proper distance and to make our socially-distant race more runner friendly. Please review the maps

**ATTENTION: We've updated the 10k route to make it a true 10k. We added a short out-and-back on Twin Creek Drive (off of Barney Downs Road).

All runners will receive the commemorative Turkey Trot Hero Dinner Knife: Elegant yet sophisticated, the Turkey Trot Hero Dinner Knife is a compliment to any Thanksgiving Day meal. Be the talk of the table when you stroll in with your own utensil, forged from the fires of running traditions and food comas. Fend off Uncle Harold for that last biscuit or carve that turkey with swift and glorious conviction.

The Peru Lions Club consists of people who represent a cross section of our community. Chartered in 1945, the Peru Lions Club continues to serve the community in a variety of ways. We live by our motto WE SERVE and where there is a need,you will see a Lion. A prime example are the free eye screenings we provide to incoming kindergartners, day cares, any child between the ages of 1 and 5, across upstate NY. While our main goal is to aid the visually impaired and blind, our club contributes to over 18 service projects. 100% of YOUR donation at our Turkey Trot and other fundraisers goes back to your local community. Thank you as always for your support.