11/27/2025

Aurora Turkey Trot

Aurora, Ohio

George McFall

Finish Time:  20:54

Overall Place:  44th Place / 724

Division Place:  3rd Place / 39

Race Recap By George McFall:

A Thanksgiving Day tradition continues… The Aurora Turkey Trot. I started doing this 5k race when my kids were young. I look forward to it every year! The race organizers changed up the course this year so that was fun. The race starts and finishes in front of Aurora High School. I started near the front of the corral so I could get into my lane quickly. After the first right turn, there was a long stretch of road so I was able to settle in. The wind was crazy at times. Just kept moving forward.
Mile Splits:
Mile 1 – 6:55
Mile 2 – 6:56
Mile 3 – 6:36
Last .10 – 5:53
My finishing time was 20:54, 6:45 pace. I placed 3rd in my age group (50-59). 9 seconds separated me and the first place guy. It was a very competitive age group.
I hope to do another 5k in the next 2-3 weeks.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!