The Turkey Trot Charitable Run Breaks 2009 Record

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

The Turkeys Are Warming Up!

We are all looking forward to the joy that the Thanksgiving Holiday brings… referring, of course, to the annual CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Flemington.



The Turkey Crew is working hard on this 2010 charitable 5k run/fitness walk, processing the 1,000s of applications coming in of those who just can’t wait to strut their stuff on the streets of downtown Flemington.



Tickets are on sale for the famous raffle with a first prize a 64G iPad, 2nd prize a fabulous Weber grill, 3rd prize a Raleigh Mtn bike and plenty of 4th and 5th prizes.



Registration is live at www.raceforum.com/turkeytrot/. This year there is no price difference for registering online, and no price increase, so why not save a stamp, part of a tree and register now? Online registration is particularly good for registering multiple family members-less chance of writer’s cramp. Apps can also be downloaded from our website, www.ceaemployment.com (Click the link under “Events”)



Applications can be found in locals gyms, YMCAs, and stores nearby. Look for our famous collectors Turkey Trot posters hanging in the windows. If you have a store, restaurant or fitness center where you’d like a poster hung be sure to contact us at 908-782-1480.



This year all the live wires will be found on the streets of Flemington on Thanksgiving morning again. The “Trot” is well known to be the cat’s meow, the gnat’s eyebrows, and the turkey’s wattle-whatever. Come on out and join the throngs of happy Trotters in the 18th Annual CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot!

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