With cloud cover and a mild 65-degree temperature, we had ideal race conditions on Thanksgiving morning for the (just over) 5K Turkey Trot, an annual family-friendly, multi-generational, tons-of-fun event.
Over 350 enthusiastic runners, walkers, and their fans gathered at The Lake House for the 8:00 am start of this fun walk/run. Wearing their specially-designed race-day tee shirts, children, parents, grandparents, and furry friends on leashes lined up together at the start area.
At exactly 8:00 am the siren blared and the participants headed onto the course.
Twenty minutes later, the first runner returned to The Lake House followed by the rest of the pack. All were greeted with cheers by the onlookers. The first male was Jack Bennett from Nashville, NC and the first female was Karenna Keane from Seabrook Island and Arlington, VA.
They were followed by a steady stream of runners, walkers, strollers, and pets.
Special thanks to Nic Porter, Jamie Mixson, The Lake House staff, and the volunteers for organizing and managing this terrific event and for all the spectators who cheered on the runners.
–Tidelines Editors