Annual ‘5K Turkey Trot’ held on Orchard Beach

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In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the Throggs Neck Benevolent Association held its 24th annual ‘5K Turkey Trot’ on Saturday, November 23 at the Orchard Beach boardwalk.

Runner during the turkey trot.
Photo by Laura Stone

The event was held in memory of Geraldine Crowley-Crorkin. A post-race party also took place at White Cross Fishing on Clarence Avenue.

(l-r) Daniel, Brian and Cole Wheeler participated in the turkey trot.
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(l-r) Luke Reidi, Jack Reidi and Christopher Butler participated in the trot.
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Participants gather to register for the turkey trot.
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(l-r) Anne Durkin, Margaret Flood and Christine Flood participate in the turkey trot.
Photo by Laura Stone