The 18th Annual Center for Educational Advancement/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot Charitable 5 K Run and 2 Mile Fitness Walk took over the streets of Flemington on Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2010 .
The weather was cool, near 40 degrees, but precipitation held off until the event was almost finished. Another record crowd of Turkey Trotters gathered in downtown Flemington, NJ, and Race day registration was brisk. A record of 4,261 registered runners and 1,167 registered walkers set off for this 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic, a fundraising event for the Center for Educational Advancement. (Official results can be found at www.compuscore.com ) The record 5,428 registered participants for the Turkey Trot was 355, or 6% above the previous record, set in 2009. The first snowflakes of the season began to fall during the awards ceremony, sending a reminder that winter will soon be upon us.
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. Spring Run School, a secondary school for special needs students, and part of CEA, has been providing Educational and Transition services to young adults aged 13-21 since 1984.
William Rowland of Furlong, Pennsylvania took the men's title in 14:58 and Stephanie Herrick of Wayne, NJ took the women's title in a time of 17:55.
First place honors in the Men's Masters Division went to Jim Schubert of Jackson, NJ. The Woman's Master's title went to Angie Conforti of Flemington, NJ in 21:00
Event Sponsor: Johanna Foods, Inc.;
Finish Line Sponsor: Snickers Marathon Energy Bar:
Award Sponsors: Ardito & Co., LLC, Basil Band Wagon, Bradshaw Awards Inc., CBS Outdoor, CEA, CenturyLink, Flemington Furs, Foster Beck Associates, Hunterdon Democrat, Hunterdon HealthCare, Kearns Funeral Home, Kemper Kia, MGX Outdoor, PNC Bank, PSE&G, Raab Coin Inc., Roger's Appliances & TV, ShopRite, & Snap Fitness:
T-Shirt Sponsors: Anthony & Sons Bakery, Baker's Treat, Bihler of America, Bill Healy Designs, Branchburg Sports Complex, Dean of Chess, Hahr Construction, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Hunterdon County YMCA, Hunterdon Prevention Resources, Hyundai of Flemington, Levinson Axelrod, MJA Showoff Productions, Nike Factory Store, NJ Partyworks, Pete's Bike Shoppe, Schwab's Screenprinting, Sneaker's Plus, Somerset Orthopedic Association, P.A., Team Capital Bank, Virtuit Systems,Weidel Realtors:
Sign Sponsors: Auto Resource Center, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Copper Hill Country Club, Creter Vault, Driscoll Foods, Financial Resources Federal Credit Union, Flemington Police Department, Flemington Raritan EMS, HCRHS Interact Club, James Toyota Scion Kia, Kevin Mohr, Mr. John Company, NHRHS Interact Club, Parker Agency, Penske Trucking & Leasing, Pleasant Run Family Physicians LLC, Prestige Wealth Management, Raritan Valley Disposal, Retro Fitness, Snapple, Somerset Patriots, Tirpok Cleaners, Tulpehocken Spring Water, WB Mason Office Supplies, WaWa Food Market, Weston Electrical Service, LLC
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
