Here I am at the finish line of Marion’s Annual Turkey Trot. So far, I haven’t seen any turkeys but maybe they already finished. However, if you have ever waited for turkeys to cross the road you know how slow they are. They are probably at the end of the other runners. Oh, wait! Jody Dickerson, the Marion Recreation Director, says there are no turkeys.
The race is named in honor of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday. Well, that does make much more sense. I am a bit disappointed, however. I really was looking forward to seeing the turkeys in their little running shirts with their numbers pinned on.
The Turkey Trot raises funds for Recreation Department programs and events. In the past, proceeds have been used to provide financial assistance to individuals in need, to purchase new equipment, and update facilities. Providing activities for the community benefits residents of all ages.
A special thanks goes to our local businesses and sponsors of the event. And thanks to the volunteers who helped make the event successful!
Congratulations to the first place female runner, Alexis Tavares (Buzzards Bay) and second place, Ava Ciffolillo (Mattapoisett). They were the top finishers in the female 19-29 age group.
The men’s winner was Graham Poirier (Marion), second was Johnathan Sylvia (Acushnet), third, Ryan Lohrenz (Marion). They were the top finishers in the male 19-29 age group along with Kiernan Dunlap (4th).
By age category the winners were: (Female 30-39) Meredith Finch, Ginger Larson, Stacia Briggs, Sarah Morgan; (Male 30-39) Mark Comorosky, Steven Carlson, Adam Nawoichik, Benjamin Carr; (Female 40-49) Heather Montross, Tara Greaves, Julie Baker, Heather Goodwin; (Male 40-49) Richard Cole, Luke Carroll, Reiko Sagioka, Mike Finch; (Female 50-59) Joanne Jack, Tammy Hierholcer, Janice Foley, Julie Boren; (Male 50-59) Brent Elkins, Curtis Moreira, Matt Iverson, William Silva; (Female 60-69) Joy Frain, Beverly Howland, Marian Pierce, Eileen Wrona; (Male 60-69) Jeffery Osuch, Toby Roberts, Steven Lohrenz, Bob Collins; (Male 70 and over) John Hurley, John Cederholm, Mike Lozan, Bill Beardsley; (Female 13 and under) Isabella Feeney, Ella Shannon, Angela Pedulli; (Male 13 and under) Bo Gryska, Aidan Sylvia, Luke Bienz, Grady Oliveira; (Female 14-18) Bianca Greco, Tayler Lee; (Male 14-18) Sean Lund, Andrew Martin, Max Gryska, Adam Montross.
Congratulations to everyone who ran in the 8th Annual Marion Turkey Trot!
Submitted by Barbara Meehan
Correction
The results for the Marion Turkey Trot 5k provided in the story “Marion’s Turkey Trot” submitted to The Wanderer by Barbara Meehan for the November 22 edition contained some errors. The correct race results provided by RaceWire are as follows: First-third place overall: Zachary Bentley, Graham Poirier, Mark Comorosky; top finishing female: Lauren Fereshetian.
Top three in each age category are as follows: (Male 1-13) Bo Gryska, Aidan Sylvia, Luke Bienz; (Male 14-18) Sean Lund, Andrew Martin, Max Gryska; (Male 19-29) Graham Poirier, Johnathan Sylvia, Ryan Lohrenz; (Male 30-39) Mark Comorosky, Steven Carlson, Adam Nawoichik; (Male 40-49) Richard Cole, Luke Carroll, Reika Sagioka; (Male 50-59) Brent Elkins, Curtis Moreia, Matt Iverson; (Male 60-69) Jeffrey Osuch, Toby Roberts, Steven Lohrenz; (Male 70-99) John Hurley, John Cedarholm, Mike Lozan; (Female 1-13) Olivia Morgan, Molly Morgan, Isabella Feeney; (Female 14-18) Bianca Greco, Tayler Lee; (Female 19-29) Alex Tavares, Ava Ciffolillo; (Female 30-39) Meredith Finch, Ginger Larson, Stacia Briggs; (Female 40-49) Heather Montross, Tara Greaves, Julie Baker; (Female 50-59) Joanne Jack, Tammy Hierholcer, Janice Foley; (Female 60-69) Joy Frain, Beverly Howland, Marian Pierce.