Turkey Trot draws 265 students
Oak Ridge children run alongside turkey mascots at the annual Turkey Trot races in Oak Ridge.
The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle schools, and Oak Ridge Preschool.
“I’m thrilled with the turnout this year,” said Marcia Wade, school health coordinator, in a news release.
“Developing a love of exercise at a young age is [crucial] in long-term health, and the excitement that surrounds this annual event has grown every year.”
Winning first place for girls in the pre-kindergarten category 1/3-mile race was Zoe Mulholland, while Logan Daniels won that title for boys.
In the first-and-second-grade half-mile race, the first-place girl was Nichole Ascencio and first-place boy was Thomas Dongarra.
In the third-and-fourth grade mile race, Anna Starr won first place for girls and Tucker Norris for boys.
In the fifth-grade mile race, Molly Burge won first place for girls and Ellis Cavender won first place for boys.
