Turkey Trot back, draws 600 people
The annual Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run celebrated its live return and 40th anniversary on Saturday.
The Butler YMCA's 40th annual Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run drew 300 runners and walkers as well as 300 spectators on Saturday morning to the Y's North Washington Street location, and everyone was thrilled to participate in the race together.
The 2020 Turkey Trot was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, but music blared and fans cheered on Saturday as runners and walkers took off or arrived at the finish line.
“People need people. It's that simple,” said Sandy Ihlenfeld, executive director at the Butler YMCA. “It's a great community tradition and good, wholesome, healthy family fun.”
Youngsters kicked off the event at 9:45 a.m., when they competed in a supervised one-mile run to Memorial Park and back to the Y.
The littlest athletes ran with their parents, while older kids ran alongside their fellow members of the Butler Area Middle School Running Club.
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