SPRING MILLS — On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, a group of 86 runners gathered at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills for the eighth annual Turkey Trot 5K race, which benefits the Penns Valley HOPE Fund.
The race was originated by Penns Valley High School student Will Lush in 2009, and has grown in popularity ever since. Winners in each category took home fresh pumpkin pies as prizes.
The race covered an out-and-back route along scenic Sinking Creek Road in Gregg Township. Runners ranged in age from children to senior citizens, competing in five age categories.
As a cold, light rain began to fall, race organizer Kyle Houser gave his thanks to the runners on the starting line, as well as the sponsors, volunteers and the Old Gregg School Community Center. Houser also thanked his mother, who baked the pie prizes.
Spectators didn’t have to wait long for the first finishers to arrive. In just more than 18 minutes, runner Geno Arthur sprinted over the finish line, with several others in close pursuit.
Following the race, the runners returned to the Old Gregg School gym for water and snacks, before heading home for Thanksgiving dinners with their families.
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