11/27/2025

Kent Turkey Trot 5K

Kent, Ohio.

Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  21:24

Overall Place:  35th Place / 865

Division Place:  1st Place / 65

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  21:58

Overall Place:  48th Place / 865

Division Place:  2nd Place / 49

Steve Zenar

Finish Time:  24:37

Overall Place:  114th Place / 865

Division Place:  5th Place / 33

Asad Khan

Finish Time:  25:15

Overall Place:  132nd Place / 865

Division Place:  5th Place / 25

Laura Fairfax

Finish Time:  25:41

Overall Place:  147th Place / 865

Division Place:  4th Place / 48

Gretchen Snyder

Finish Time:  27:49

Overall Place:  207th Place / 865

Division Place:  3rd Place / 46

Peter Heroux

Finish Time:  28:01

Overall Place:  212th Place / 865

Division Place:  11th Place / 33

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  28:23

Overall Place:  228th Place / 865

Division Place:  12th Place / 48

Volunteers for registration and packet pickup:  Gretchen Snyder, Laura Fairfax, Scott Orlando, and Stephanie Orwick

Race Recap By Steve Zenar:

I had a wonderful (but cold) run this morning at the Kent Turkey Trot at Fred Fuller Park. My goal today was to settle in around an 8min / mile pace which I was happy to achieve! This put me 5th / 33 in my age group.
A Special thanks to Scott for taking a nice photo for me to make my post official . (Sorry to the others that I missed the post race team photo – everyone at home wanted coffee and for me to hurry back for our annual watching of the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade). Wishing you all a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable remainder of the day – Gobble Gobble!

Race Recap By Laura Fairfax:

You gotta love a good turkey trot! My son Landon placed 3rd in his age group in 23rd place overall out of 1000 runners! I placed 4th in my age group and now I’m ready for Turkey!

Race Recap By Gretchen Snyder:

On Thanksgiving morning, The Tree City Turkey Trot 5k was sold out at over 1,000 runners. I volunteered at early morning packet pick up- the line wait time was minimal and the Race Day Check-in app worked really well. I much prefer this method as opposed to the old method of using a paper list.
The start of the race was congested, and I was unable to get out as fast as I’d hoped- too many people funneling down to one small trail led to tripping and flying elbows. After about a half mile, people were spread out and the trail was more comfortably navigated.
Perhaps next year, we could have a timing strip at both the beginning and end of the race, so that people can stagger-start to avoid congestion.

11/27/2025

Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot

Dover, Ohio

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time: 23:04

Overall Place:  84th Place / 1016

Division Place:  2nd Place / 26

Lisa Keane

Finish Time: 27:30

Overall Place:  240th Place / 1016

Division Place:  3rd Place / 23

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time: 28:55

Overall Place:  310th Place / 1016

Division Place:  4th Place / 39

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time: 33:26

Overall Place:  473rd Place / 1016

Division Place:  12th Place / 39

Lynett McClay

Finish Time: 33:31

Overall Place:  474th Place / 1016

Division Place:  13th Place / 39

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 33:36

Overall Place:  508th Place / 1016

Division Place:  15th Place / 31

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

I participated in the Tuscarawas YMCA Turkey Trot this morning. The temperature was somewhat cool. I had a satisfying experience. The course was flat and fast. Packet pickup was very organized. There was plenty of parking. The course was well-marked. There was 1 water stop.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot
Good communication. Easy directions. Organized packet pick up.
Ample, free parking near the start/ finish.
Indoor restrooms and staging with live music as you greet so many familiar faces!
Nice Team ER turn out- love hanging with these turkeys!
Chip timing is a must for this ever growing race – almost 1200 trotters this year!
This well marked flat and fast road race is family friendly including so many fur babies on leash or in buggies.
Tons of police and volunteer presence for safety.
One water station on course and bananas at the finish line.
All athletes receive a nice SS themed cotton shirt.
Awards go to top 3 overall and age group finishers. Tons of great runners this year! I worked harder than I wanted to and was super happy to place 3rd in my age group!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Tuscarawas Turkey Trot 5k in Dover this morning with teammates Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Kelli Tomblin, John Fabianich McClay, and Lynett McClay! Congrats to all that placed! I improved my time by two minutes from last year and placed 4th in my age group with a total time of 28:55 and pace of 9:19! Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Race Recap by Kellie Tomblin:

I had a fun time at this Turkey Trot race in Dover. It went smooth at packet pick up. Roads & turns were well marked. there were a lot of volunteers. Plenty of water was available and they had bananas for after race. I would do it again! Gobble til you wobble!

11/27/2025

Cleveland Turkey Trot

Cleveland, Ohio

1 Mile Fun Run

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  N/A

Overall Place:  N/A

Division Place:  N/A

Brittany volunteered for early packet pick up as well as participated in the 1 mile fun run with her family.

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

I opted to do the 1 mile this year instead of the 5K or 5 mile. It was much more enjoyable than last year when we did the 5K. This year during the 1 mile, I felt like we weren’t trying to push through huge crowds and parking on the street was easier. The 1 mile starts 45 minutes before the combined 5K and 5 mile start time. We took a nice stroll and I was able to drink a hot latte from Chickadee Coffee and Tea. The long sleeve shirts were a dark green and the medals matched. They had instant cups of noodles, bananas and pretzels at the finish line.

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!

11/27/2025

Homerun For The Homeless 4 Mile Run

Akron, Ohio

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  40:54

Overall Place:  751st Place / 1470

Division Place:  11th Place / 50