Big turnouts in area Turkey Trot events Thanksgiving morning provided solid benefits to local charities as the holiday giving season gets underway.
Almost 3,000 people registered for the 32nd annual Crisis Services Turkey Trot 5K at UAH. Final results saw about 500 more official finishers than last year, and the overall registration puts the event as one of the biggest in the city.
In south Huntsville, the TTT Turkey Trot had about 40 more official finishers this year. The event has steadily grown and offers a less-crowded alternative, along with being closer for those in the southern part of the city. Proceeds benefit the Around the Curtain Community Children’s Theatre, a 501c3 non-profit children’s theatre in Huntsville.
Over in Decatur, the annual 3M Turkey Trot of Morgan County saw an increase of official finishers to 427 from 305 last year. Trot proceeds help the United Way of Morgan County.
Unseasonable temperatures the last few weeks likely helped increase registrations, despite Thursday morning’s nippy chills at starting time. Temps were in the sunny high 30s and low 40s with an occasional breeze. It’s also certainly easier to enjoy an event with family and friends, as well as one that raises money for a good cause.
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Crisis Services Turkey Trot
On the University of Alabama-Huntsville campus, Jackson Nyguen of Gurley defended his title with a speedy time of 15:24 in the 32nd annual Crisis Services Turkey Trot.
Sarah Crouch won the women’s title in 16:49 and was 9th overall. She was the only woman in the top 20.
Chris Ramsden won the Men’s Masters title in 16:58 and Julie Vieselmeyer won the Women’s Masters title in 20:32.
See all of the results here.
TTT Turkey Trot
In south Huntsville, Josh Whitehead of Madison won the TTT Turkey Trot with a nifty 17:59, holding off women’s champ Megan Allan at the wire.
Allan was right behind, finishing in 18:02. Ian Howley of Madison was third in 18:34, and also claimed Men’s Masters honors.
Michelle Nahom of New Tazewell, Tenn., took Women’s Masters honors in 22:37.
See all of the results here.
3M Turkey Trot of Morgan County
DECATUR — Parker Campbell of Chelsea claimed a 5-second win in the 3M Turkey Trot of Morgan County.
Campbell won in 16:08.2, with Zachary Sever of Rossville, Ga., second in 16:13.
Elena Johnston of Hartselle won the women’s title, finishing 24th in 20:02.
The field of 432 finishers came from 20 states including New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Nevada, Ohio and Texas.
See all of the results here.
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Owens Cross Roads PTO Turkey Trot
OWENS CROSS ROADS — Beattie McClain held off two challengers down the stretch to win the inaugural Owens Cross Roads PTO Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 15.
McClain finished in 23:35, with Wyatt Butler right behind in 23:41 and Nathaniel Pierce third in 23:42.
The event benefitted the Owens Cross Roads Elementary PTO for student events, programs and activities.
See all of the results here.
Scottsboro Turkey Trot
SCOTTSBORO — Chance Stein won the Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 8 by about a minute, crossing the line in 19:31.
Bentley Neeley was second in 20:30, and Roman Presson was third in 20:31.
Anna Carlson was sixth overall and won the women’s division. She finished in 24:04.
Proceeds benefitted the Highlands Foundation. The race was held at Goose Pond Colony.
See all of the results here.
