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PARK FALLS – Almost 50 people chose to get some fresh air before diving into Thanksgiving dinner by taking part in the 11th Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday.

The event, hosted by the Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce with seven area business sponsors, drew both athletes and joggers, walkers and fun seekers. The Park Falls Fire Department and Police Department escorted the runners in front and behind.

“Our spirit is much higher than our athleticism; it’s our motto, ”said Alannah Haworth of Juno City. “Now we can double the stuffing. “

Haworth raced his first Turkey Trot with Tim and Dixie Weidman, and Tim’s father Mike Weidman. They dressed in brown turkey tutus and did their best to get as much of the course as possible.

“This is my first time running the Turkey Trot, this is my first 5K,” said Dixie Weidman, noting that she was happy to have finished the race with a sprint.

There were some serious runners who ran the entire course in pursuit of the free frozen turkey for the top male and female runners.

Gabe Oswald, 17, of Park Falls, led the field from the start and never gave up. He said that climbing the hill on a cold winter’s day wasn’t much fun, but that he enjoyed the Turkey Trot overall as a way to start the day before hunting later in the afternoon. midday.

“The wind was horrible,” Oswald said. “But it was fun.”

Oswald clocked at 19:22. House Board member Katie Freiburger and Acting Treasurer Kayla Meyers awaited him at the finish with a ribbon, medal and turkey.

Leah Weakley of the Oshkosh area was the first woman to cross the finish line moments later. She leads the Turkey Trot every year as she’s in town visiting her parents for the holidays – but this is the first time she’s won a turkey that was the icing on the cake.

“I like to get up and start the day, start the vacation in a healthy way,” Weakley said.

Kristin Palecek, from Butternut, has led the Turkey Trot every year since she helped train it as a member of the chamber board. She said it was a great way to start the day.

“It’s just a lovely thing to do outdoors and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving,” Palecek said. “Now we can just go and relax and enjoy your company. “

Everyone who participated and completed the 5K received a medal.

House board member Katie Freiburger said it was good to see there were families and groups running. As a community event, that’s what it is about, she said.

“It’s something that they can do together as a tradition,” she said. “It also helps bring the community together and shows that, hey, there’s something going on in town, something fun to do to start the morning. “

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