Pix of the THRIVE! Turkey 5K!

3 winners (left) in the Race!

Lining up at check-in

Doggies kept pace ...

Climbing a fence for her prize!

Ambulance at the ready (not needed, thankfully!)

Two "turkey girls" heading to the finish line

The finish line!

First prize (mug) and second and third prizes (Yeti mugs)

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​The following photos were taken by Matthew Deaton

Runners

More runners!

Directional arrow sprayed on street

Kids manning a water station

Kids handing out water

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THRIVE! Turkey 5!

THRIVE! Southern Lorain County held its first annual 5K Run-Walk on a brisk Thanksgiving Day morning on November 23, and 117 dedicated runners and walkers took off for the charming streets of Wellington.  

Plenty of dogs joined the 3.1-mile course, as well.
 
Before the 5K kicked off, THRIVE! hosted kids on a 1-Mile Fun Run at the Wellington High School Football Stadium track. 

“The first annual ‘THRIVE! Turkey 5!’ run-walk fit the THRIVE! mission, which focuses on healthy eating, active living and social/emotional support. It’s all to reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. With the run-walk we encouraged people from all over southern Lorain County to kick-start their cold-weather exercise activities,” said Carol Burke, facilitator of THRIVE!. ​

All Age Groups

​Age categories for the 5K included 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Age and gender  group winners received a handsome engraved mug. Yeti mugs were handed to second- and third-place winners. (See winner list top right.)  

Dave Lengyel on WOBL Radio, talking about the 5K (Nov. 14)

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THRIVE! Turkey 5 Winners!

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​A THRIVE! Turkey 5 Facebook post

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Dave Lengyel on WEOL Radio Station
​(Nov. 20)

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These Main Street Wellington (THRIVE! Partner) members joined the 5K team and helped us promote the event or offer discounts! 

 On November 18 …

• Subway Shops in Wellington, Oberlin (both at Walmart and downtown) and LaGrange offered a 10% DISCOUNT on its Turkey Subs
• Farm and Home Hardware at 120 S. Main Street, Wellington, offered a 15% DISCOUNT on its Specialty Seasonings in its Seasoning Shack. 

Other Members joined us:               Wellington V.F.W. Post 6941 (440) 647-3035                    Wellington Music  (440) 647-3233 
Bread-N-Brew  (440) 647-0082              207 North Main Street, Wellington                         117 West Herrick Avenue, Wellington
100 South Main Street, Wellington

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​Map of THRIVE! Turkey 5 course 

The THRIVE! Turkey 5 flier