Community Hot to Trot
Over 500 people hit the ground running for Rye Recreation’s 36th annual Turkey Trot last Saturday.
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Over 500 people hit the ground running for Rye Recreation’s 36th annual Turkey Trot last Saturday. And many a dog had his day at the Paws-A-Thon. Whether participating in the 1-mile fun run or one of the more competitive races, families just wanted to have fun.
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Congratulations to the top finishers and all the fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, grandparents, and well-behaved pets that took part in Rye’s favorite post-Thanksgiving tradition.
Julian Scheinbaum, 22, was first among the men in the 5K Race, with a time of .17:18; Haya Hopple, 33, was the first female, with a time of .19:56.
In the 5.2-Mile Race, Alexandra Swiatocha, 25, placed first among the women and 11th overall, with a time of :32:42; Paul Rupprcht, 29, was the overall male winner, with a time of :26:38.
A number of Rye residents were among the top finishers in their age divisions. And finishing an impressive third in the 5K was the City’s Corporation Counsel, Kristen Wilson.
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— Photos by ryesportsphotos.com
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