LOCAL CHILDREN are off to the races during the Kids’ Fun Run that was held at the conclusion of Lynnfield Rotary’s Turkey Trot 5K Road Race. (Courtesy Photo)
LYNNFIELD — A sunny but cold morning greeted the 300-plus attendees who laced up their sneakers and participated in Lynnfield Rotary’s recent Turkey Trot 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run.
Lynnfield Rotary co-sponsored the Turkey Trot along with the Julie Routhier Foundation and the Lynnfield Moms Group. The Turkey Trot 5K featured a record number of participants.
All proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go towards supporting scholarships for Lynnfield High School graduating seniors. The Julie Routhier Foundation added a third scholarship for a deserving LHS senior who is looking to enter the teaching profession. The scholarship is named for Julie Routhier, a young mother who lost her life to cancer last year.
Dressed in full Turkey attire, Lynnfield Rotary Co-President Christine Travers, who chaired the event, opened the ceremonies with words of appreciation for the racers, the Julie Routhier Foundation, the Lynnfield Moms Group, and committee members including the Lynnfield High School Rotary Interact Club, which facilitated the registration process this year. Travers ended her brief remarks by thanking the Lynnfield community for their support.
After the Whitney Houston rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played, Bob Priestley from Boston Audio Visual Services announced the countdown and Travers sent the road racers off at 8:39 a.m.
Liam Hartmann won the Overall Male Division with a time of 18:38. Lynnfield High School senior Viola Wertz won the Overall Female Division after finishing with a time of 22:22.
Jim Campbell won the Male 50 and Older Division with a time of 25:59. Brenda Egizi broke the tape first in the Female 50 and Older Division after finishing with a time of 25:17.
Chris Doherty won the Male 40-49 Division after finishing the Turkey Trot with a time of 20:12. Kate Cribbins won the Female 40-49 Division after concluding the race with a time of 22:38.
Tim Couture won the Male 30-39 Division with a time of 27:08. Jenny Sheehan cruised to victory in the Female 30-39 Division with a time of 22:22.
Christopher McCarthy won the Male 19-29 Division after concluding the race in 21:44. Alessandra Bisconti won the Female 19-29 Division after concluding the race with a time of 31:20.
Daniel McSweeney broke the tape first in the Male 13-18 Division after finishing with a time of 21:44. LHS sophomore Shealyn Moore won the Female 13-18 Division after concluding the race in 24:36.
Evan Dorsky cruised to victory in the Male 12 and Under Division after finishing with a time of 31:33. Kylie Geary won the Female 12 and Under Division after finishing in 26:47.
After the Turkey Trot concluded, the Kids’ Fun Run took place. Youngsters ran around the Town Common twice.
Travers thanked the Turkey Trot’s sponsors. The Major Gobbler sponsors were Cleary Insurance and The Julie Routhier Foundation. The Mile Marker sponsors were Moynihan Lumber, the Lynnfield Moms Group, Karma Water, The Savings Bank, First Financial Trust and Everett Bank. The Trotter sponsors were Kimball and Kimball, Herrick Tree Farm, and Jack and Hilda Moynihan.
“Thank you to all the donations from Wellness in Motion Boston, Eastern Bank, Dick Dalton, Bagel World, Dunkin’ Donuts Coletta/Mello family, Restore Hyper Wellness and more,” said Travers. “A special thanks to the Lynnfield Police, Fire, the town administration and everyone who made this a successful event for 2023. Lynnfield Rotary invites all the participants to return next year for this fun filled Thanksgiving tradition.”
To learn more about Lynnfield Rotary, send an email to info@lynnfieldrotary.com.