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Runner Keisha Stephen finished the race with a time of 26:35. Staff photo by Taylor Nye
Event
Despite chilly and rainy Thanksgiving day conditions, over 100 runners took to the streets of downtown Sulphur Springs for the 9th annual Turkey Trot 5k.
With a blazing fast pace of 15:23, Cedar Hill resident Jeff Ball took first place overall. Landon Thornton, Sulphur Springs native, took second with a pace of 15:29 and won the 14-19 age division. Third overall was Price Griggs with a time of 19:10.
Winners of the masters division (35-40 age division) were Joey and Tracey Crouch, with times of 20:07 and 23:07, respectively.
Chris Pearson took first in the 60-69 age division with a time of 23:15. Taking first in the 0-14 age division were Laney Hurst with a time of 22:55 and Christian Gonzales with a time of 18:45.
Other first place in age group winners were: Josh Dunn (20:33), Randy White (21:14), Ellie Gomez (23:43), Tricia Wilson (23:59), Jolene Carpenter (24:26), John Burnside (25:60) and Liz Allen (27:20).
Sponsor Crossfit Sulphur Springs said the event was “cold and wet but so much fun.” A portion of proceeds from the event benefit local foster families, according to the business.