Do The Turkey Trot (U know U want 2)

The 17th Annual Center for Educational Advancement/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot 5 K Run and 2 Mile Fitness Walk took over the streets of Flemington on Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2009 .

The weather held out and it was sunny & warm in the high 50’s, perfect running conditions. Approximately 3,800 registered runners and 1,150 registered walkers took part in this traditional fundraising event. Close to 5,000 participants helped to make this 17th Annual Turkey Trot a memorable one. Breaking all previous records, (Official results can be found at compuscore.com).

Since 1970, The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) has been providing education and employment for many people with special needs that live within our communities.

Chris Pannone of Lambertville, NJ a Turkey Trot past champion won the event in an amazing course record of 14:44 breaking the previous record set by Mark Bahnuk (2003) by 29 seconds,

Kristen Byrne of Oak Hill Virginia won the Women’s Open Title, in 18:14.

First place honors in the Men’s Masters Division went to Glenn McIsaac of Princeton, NJ in a time of 17:06. The Woman’s Master’s title went to Justina Cassavell from Glen Gardner, NJ in a time of 20:37.

In the Team competition: 1st Place Men’s went to the Taylor Swift Team, 1st Place Women’s went to the TroversersTeam, and 1st Place Coed Team Awards went to the Pro Activity Team.

Our sponsors this year are: Event Sponsor: Johanna Foods, Inc.; Finish Line Sponsor: Snickers Marathon Energy Bar; Award Sponsors: Ardito & Co, LLC, Basil Bandwagon, CBS, Grand Colonial, Mercedes-Benz, MGX Promotions, PNC Bank, PSE&G, Roger’s Appliances & TV; T-Shirt Sponsors: Anthony & Sons Bakery, Bihler of America, Bill Healy Designs, CEA Board & Staff, Flemington Furs, Green Birdie Productions, Hahr Construction, HealthQuest, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Hunterdon County YMCA, Hunterdon Healthcare, Investors Savings Bank, Isilon Systems, Kearns Funeral Home, Levinson Axelrod, Liberty Mutual, Pete’s Bike Shoppe, Randazzo Line Striping, Schwab’s Screenprinting, Snap Fitness, Sneaker’s Plus, Somerset Orthopedic Association, Team Capital Bank; Sign Sponsors: Affinity Federal Credit Union, Associated Mailing & Printing, Bakers Treat, BCG Advisors, Civil Air Patrol Delaware Valley, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Central Jersey Colon & Rectal Surgeons, Creter Vault, Driscoll Foods, Financial Resources Federal Credit Union, Flemington Police Department, Flemington Raritan EMS, HCRHS Interact Club, Mr. John Company, NHRHS Interact Club, Nike Factory Store, Parker Agency, Penske Trucking & Leasing, Raritan Valley Disposal, SDG Alarmtronics, Snapple, Somerset Patriots, Tirpok Cleaners, Tulpehocken Spring Water, WaWa Food Market, The Women’s Mammography Center.
All proceeds from this event benefit people with special needs. For additional information you can visit our web-site at www.ceaemployment.com . If you would like to volunteer or donate to our cause please call Rose Holden 908-782-1480 Ext 263, or e-mail rholden@ceaemployment.com