WATCH: Multiple deer hit runners at local New York turkey trot

October 29, 2024

Encounters with deer are not unheard of in remote cross-country or trail running, but such incidents are rare in road races. The Watertown YMCA Turkey Day Run, which draws families and recreational runners from the St. Lawerence area, became the unlikely setting for this wildlife collision.

According to local reports, two runners suffered minor injuries, while a third was taken to hospital for further care. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) stationed at the start line responded quickly to the incident. Running Magazine