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November 23, 2023
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Y in Waverly
For some folks, The Y in Central Maryland’s annual Turkey Trot Charity 5K—which supports all of its inclusive wellness programs—is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as the dinner itself. This year’s crowd of 1,774 included regulars who had been coming for years, out-of-towners here for the holiday, young participants starting off the tradition from the vantage point of a stroller, furry friends on leashes, and some embracing the event’s fun spirit in costume—Thanksgiving-themed or otherwise.
“We just wanted to embarrass our 11-year-old cousin,” said Kristin Bremer, with a laugh, explaining why she and Lucy Van Eron were dressed as kangaroos.
After a boisterous dance warm-up, it was off to the races to work up an appetite for the big meal. The Waverly race was one of six Turkey Trots held around the state that drew a total of 15,573 runners.
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Left to right: Tiffany Reinhardt, The Y in Central Maryland senior executive director of operations; Derryck Fletcher, The Y in Central Maryland COO; Lindsay Meyers, The Weinberg Y in Waverly associate executive director
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Left to right: Matt Taylor, Indianapolis area controls engineer; Nick Taylor, Indianapolis area design engineer; Deidre Taylor, Newcastle, Indiana violin teacher/teaching assistant for special needs; Anastasia Taylor, Indianpolis area HotBox Pizza assistant general manager/full-time student
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Left to right: Akia Jones, educator/entrepreneur/The Bmore Brand owner; Chaaz Sweetney, student; Damon Speaks, real estate investor/mentor/entrepreneur/House of Diamonds co-founder
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Left to right: Matt Perry, pharmacist; Heather Naviasky, The Y in Central Maryland senior executive director of youth development; Henry Naviasky, Celtic Marketing senior vice president/food broker
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Left to right: Marissa Esguerra, International Concrete Repair Institute marketing and membership manager; Malcolm, 11-year-old Black and Tan Coonhound
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Left to right: Lucy Van Eron, student; Kristin Bremer, Venable software engineer
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Left to right: Doug Belew, Atlanta realtor/grandparent; Katie Belew, Atlanta grandparent; Eleanor Belew, 3 1/2 years old; David Belew, Maryland Center for History and Culture vice president of external affairs; Courtney Belew, Decorative Films marketing manager
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Left to right: Betsy Orendorff, Rescue One national sales representative; Debra James, Pikesville High School counselor; Peyton Bigelow, 15 months old; Erin Bigelow, mom/Brooklyn Dutch Designs owner
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The Holland and Marcos families pose for a family photo in front of the race’s step-and-repeat backdrop.
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Not only is running in the Turkey Trot an annual tradition for Chris Baron, so is dressing up for it. “I run with friends who dress up as chefs. So, I dress up like a turkey,” he said.
What’s more? The Patterson High School teacher says his costume gets more elaborate as time goes on. “Every year, I add something to it,” he said, with a laugh.
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