Greensburg Turkey Trot hosts largest race with more than 2,500 runners
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Jeremy Kappel, of Greensburg, celebrates his 19th birthday with the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
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Samantha Bower, 29, of Monroeville, took first place in the women’s category with a time of 19:10, and the cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
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More than 2,500 runners made their way down West Pittsburgh Street while participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
More than 2,500 runners made their way down West Pittsburgh Street while participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Dressed like a giant turkey, Caroline Czarnecki, 17, of Hempfield Township, prepares to race with 2,500 runners and walkers, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Walked by Michele Thompson, Bailey the dog watches walkers and runners pass by, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Walked by Michele Thompson, Bailey the dog watches walkers and runners pass by, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Macie Murphy, 1, walks with mom Tess (left), and grandmother Melissa Galensky, participate in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Dressed like a giant turkey, Caroline Czarnecki, 17, of Hempfield Township, prepares to race 2,500 runners and walkers, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Olivia McKelvey, 15, of North Huntingdon and mom Jennifer, brave the cold temperatures along with 2,500 runners, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Mom Tess Murphy, (left), daughter Macie, 1, and grandmother Melissa Galensky, brave the cold temperatures along with 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Brandan Moretton, 24, of North Huntingdon, crosses the finish line first in 16:02, as 2,500 runners participate in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.
More than 2,500 runners gathered outside of the Westmoreland County Courthouse Thursday for the 28th Annual Greensburg Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The yearly event was the largest in the history of the race, and race director Carol Palcic expected the runners to raise nearly $30,000 for local charities. This year CASA of Westmoreland, the Greensburg Fire Department and Big Brothers Big Sisters will be the recipients of the money raised.
Brandan Moretton, 24, of North Huntingdon, crossed the finish line first in 16:02. Samantha Bower, 29, of Monroeville, took first in the women’s category, with a time of 19:10.
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