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Runners Take Part In First Turkey Trot Since Pandemic In Herndon

More than 320 people turned out Saturday morning for the first Turkey Trot 5K run in Herndon since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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More than 320 people took part in Saturday's Parks & Recreation Turkey Trot 2022. (Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation)
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Joe Lorusso crosses the finish line first in Saturday's Turkey Trot 2022 hosted by the Herndon Parks and Recreation. (Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation)
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Chelsea Bieber is the first woman to cross the finish line in Saturday's Turkey Trot 2022 hosted by the Herndon Parks and Recreation. (Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation)

HERNDON, VA — More than 320 people showed up Saturday morning to run the first Turkey Trot 5K in the Town of Herndon since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hosted by Herndon, Parks & Recreation the race ran through Bready Park, the W&OD Trail, and Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Runners were encouraged to dress in costume to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

The top male and female finishers each received turkeys, pies and gift certificates.

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Top Male

  • First Place – Joe Lorusso
  • Second Place – James Luers
  • Third Place – Roman Steis

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Top Female

  • First Place – Chelsea Bieber
  • Second Place – Tatyana Steis
  • Third Place – Madison Saye
For being among the top male and female finishers Roman and Tatyana Steis each went home with a turkey, a pie, and gift certificates. (Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation)

When the race was all done, participants enjoyed music and adult beverages provided by event sponsor Aslin Beer Company. Other community supporters included: HotWorx and Glory Days; and special contributions from Giant Food, Great Harvest, Wegmans, and Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern.

In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, many Turkey Trot 5K participants wore costumes on Saturday. (Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation)

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