Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
Runners of all ages begin the fifth annual Westborough Turkey Trot from the Westborough High School entrance onto West Main Street. Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Westborough – Over 900 runners and walkers – along with some youngsters in strollers – traveled a snow-lined 5K route Nov. 17 for the fifth annual Westborough Turkey Trot, beginning and ending at Westborough High School (WHS). A subcommittee of Westborough Education Foundation, the Turkey Trot raises funds to support the town’s public schools’ initiatives not covered by the annual budget.

Before trotters took their marks, WHS senior Abby Hammond sang the national anthem while Cub Scout William Johnston, 10, of Pack 33, served as the American flag bearer.

Finishing the 5K first overall in 17:58 was WHS cross-country coach Jeremy Nute of Grafton. Brian Schneider of Westborough finished a close second in 18:10. Lacy Liebert of Westborough was the first-place female, finishing in 21.43. Lead timer with RaceWire was WHS senior Zach Arneth.

Participants were encouraged to bring nonperishable items for the Westborough Food Pantry.

The 5K road race was followed by a fun run for kids ages 3 to 11.

For more information about the Westborough Turkey Trot, visit westboroughturkeytrot.org and facebook.com/westboroughTT5K.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
Two-year-old twins Quinn and Annabelle Buerstatte get strolled.
Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
Lacy Liebert of Westborough is the first-place female, finishing in 21.43.
Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
Brian Schneider of Westborough finishes the 5K a close second in 18:10.
Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
Westborough High School cheerleaders greet finishing runners and walkers.
Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
The Turkey Trot mascot gives a high-five to a walker at the finish line.

 

 

 

 

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