The COVID-19 pandemic turned this year’s Turkey Trot into a virtual event, eliminating the mass of humanity that “flocks” to the starting line on the corner of State of Franklin Road and Legion Street each Thanksgiving morning to start the 5K run/walk. This mad dash was captured back in 2012.
Rev. C.H. Charlton gives the invocation prior to the 2018 Turkey Trot. Charlton offered an opening prayer for the event in each of its first 14 years before passing away in January of 2020.
A group of runners prepare to tackle the course back in 2012.
Congressman Phil Roe says the pledge of allegiance during the opening ceremony that kicked off the 2018 Turkey Trot.
