During the 2016 Turkey Trot, 3,748 people braved the damp course. It was a record breaking year for male winner Austin Whitelaw, whose winning time of 14:43, topped the event record from 2010 of 15:33 set by Michael Mansy. Luke Meade (15:01.8) and Joseph Mullen (15:17.4) finished second and third.
The women’s overall winner was Stephanie Place who finished with a time of 18:03.9. Susan Rollins, 58, of Johnson City broke a state record with a time of 20:33. Daniel Moody, 9, also set a new state record with a time of 19:40.
Johnson City Commissioner Jenny Brock with one the grand marshals for the Turkey Trot. Photos by Tara Hodges | Sweet Snaps Photography
A group of runners prepare to start the 2016 Turkey Trot.
Runners start the 2016 Turkey Trot.
Johnson City’s finest were on hand to protect patrons.
Gobbler warms up for the race.
Stephanie Place finishes the race.
Men’s winner Austin Whitelaw set a new Turkey Trot record.
