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Superior Turkey Trot: Run now, gobble later

AMY QUINLIVAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 3 months AGO
by AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent | December 3, 2024 11:00 PM

The Mineral County Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Mineral County Rec club had a simple motto. Run now, gobble later.

    Dressing warm and dressing up was highly encouraged for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K in Superior last Thursday. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    Before and after the trotting, racers and onlookers warmed up by fire pits on the brisk November morning. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    The Mineral County Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Mineral County Rec club had a simple motto: Run now, gobble later. Participants were encouraged to run, gallop, skip, walk or jog the event. Many families were present with strollers, buggies and wagons. The first-place winner of the 5K was Silas Acker, followed by his mom, Laura Acker, taking second. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 


    Mom and racer stopped along the route to let her daughter run for a stretch. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    This family rocked some brightly colored Thanksgiving themed turkey socks and sweat bands. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    Bessie Spangler donned a festive gobbler on her head as she walked her two pups in the Turkey Trot. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    Deputy Chief of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department, Josh Pecora, ran in his hefty firefighting gear while pushing his son Mason. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 


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