Chalk up another success for the The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation. According to John McQuaid, Foundation President, Thursday’s 7th Thanksgiving Day 5k Run /Turkey Trot brought 1,400 runners to the Nissequogue River State Park.
This, the 7th annual Thanksgiving Day 5k/Turkey Trot, run is part of a growing trend towards doing something physical before the big Thanksgiving meal. According to the Wall Street Journal, there are more running events on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. This is a good thing when you consider that many Americans consume upwards of 3,500 calories at their Thanksgiving feast.
Runners came from all over Long Island and from as far away as Washington. There were college students and senior citizens. The youngest runners in the 5K were two six-year-olds - Ryder Antonucci from Mattituck and Olivia Digaetani from Oakdale. The oldest runner was 82 year-old Northport resident Dick Berube.
Men’s Division:
1st - Matt Kane from Maple Glen, age 24 took first place with a net time of 15.16.75
2nd - Christopher Connelly, 23, Medford, 15.22.98
3rd - Dan Gargaro 25, Bay Shore, 15.54.37
Women’s Divison:
1st - Brianna Castrogivanni, 22, Commack - 17.29.62
2nd - Callie Hogan,25, Bryn Mawr, 17.39.45
3rd - Sarah Hardie, 18, East Northport, 19.23.17
All results can be found at the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation website click here
Photos of the event are available at the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation website click here