Arctic Chill No Match For Chatham Turkey Trotters

CHATHAM, NJ - Nearly 1,000 registered runners earned more than $27,000, shattering the donation record at the 10th annual Chatham Turkey Trot held Thanksgiving Thursday.

Chatham Township Mayor and President and Founder of the Turkey Trot Curt Ritter said despite the arctic chill, it was the most successful race in their decade-long history.

According to Ritter, this year's $27,000 brings the 10-year total of funds raised to more than $150,000. The proceeds of the event benefit the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Chatham Emergency Squad, and The Barton Center for
Diabetes Education.

"We thank our sponsors and all who came out in the cold to be a part of this Chatham holiday tradition. Happy Thanksgiving to all," said Ritter.

Winners of the 2018 Chatham Turkey Trot:

• 5K Men: Alec Gironda 17:51
• 5K Women: Emily Tato 19:24
• 5K Boy: Alex Rosenberg 22:20
• 5K Girl: Juliana Falcarano 24:48
• 1 Mile Boy: Tommy Martin
• 1 Mile Girl: Sydney Grossman

For more information and photos, visit the Chatham Turkey Trot Facebook page.

(Photos courtesy of Curt Ritter)

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