Westmoreland

Annual Latrobe Turkey Trot stays hot with pre-meal masses

By Shane Dunlap

1 Min Read • Nov. 22, 2018 | 7 years Ago

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Lea Hall, of Latrobe, waves while waiting at the starting line with her friend, Becky Laich, of Derry, before the start of the 5K race at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot. According to organizer Dawn Vavick with Latrobe Parks and Recreation almost 1,000 runners signed up for the event.

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First place runner Brent Kennedy comes to the finish line in the 5K race at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Runners in the 5K race cross the finish line at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Runners in the 5K race line up at the start line at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Runners in the 5K race are greeted by a turkey mascot while coming into the finish line at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Kristen Jones with the Latrobe Parks and Recreation prepares water and bananas for runners before the hit the finish line at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Runners in the 5K race are high-fived by a turkey mascot while coming into the finish line at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot.

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Kathy Giesey of Ligonier and Faither McDowell (right) of Ligonier try to stay warm before the start of the 5K race at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 for the 24th annual Latrobe Turkey Trot. According to organizer Dawn Vavick with Latrobe Parks and Recreation almost 1,000 runners signed up for the event.