From all reports, the 20th annual ACIM Turkey Trot was a resounding success, and ACIM Executive Director Ann Riley more than one ton of food was collected for the food bank.
There were 469 participants who ran, strolled, trotted or walked along College Street, from Oxford United Methodist Church to the Masonic Home for Children and back. The morning was crisp, but not too cold, making for pleasant conditions for folks of all ages to walk for a good cause.
In all, 2,244 pounds of canned and non-perishable food was collected, not to mention $3,282 in donations, Riley said.
While most participants were out for a leisurely stroll, there were some serious runners who blazed through the roughly 2-mile course.
Here’s a rundown of who crossed the finish line first, along with their times:
- Adult Male: Jason Jones 12:20
- Adult Female: Carla Rodriguez 12:01
- 1st Family: The Wilkes 15:24
- Teen Male: Henry Hall 11:01
- Teen Female: Maddie Crews 18:42
- Child Male: Cohen Wilkes 15:38
- Child Female: Arla Bowman 16:14
- Pet: Dog “Cami” 25:25
Riley offered her thanks to all participants, “whether you came out to run, walk, fellowship, or just enjoy the morning, we greatly appreciate you!”