A sunny but brisk morning greeted over 300 Lynnfield Rotary Turkey Trotters and Kids Fun Runners, Sunday, as the annual 5K Thanksgiving Day Road race took off. This year, the Julie Routhier Foundation and the Lynnfield Mom’s Group teamed up once again to co-sponsor the event, which saw an impressive turnout.
Support for the race (which included members from our local community, friends and family) helps support the Lynnfield Rotary and Julie Routhier Foundation charitable efforts. For the second year, this also included the Rotary adding a third scholarship for The Julie Routhier Foundation for a deserving Lynnfield High School Senior who is committed to enter the teaching profession. The scholarship is named for Julie Routhier, a young mother who lost her life to cancer. Julie was dedicated to enriching her children’s education and valuing the educators who shaped their growth. Her spirit of support and gratitude now drives the foundation’s mission and honors her legacy.
Dressed in full turkey attire, Co-President of Lynnfield Rotary Christine Travers, chairperson of the event, opened the ceremonies with words of appreciation for the racers, the Julie Routhier Foundation, the Lynnfield MOM’s group, and committee members including LHS Rotary Interact group who facilitated the registration process this year. She closed her remarks with heartfelt thanks to the Lynnfield Community whose support is always there.
After the Whitney Houston rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner was played, Bob Priestley from Boston Audio Visual announced the countdown and Christine sent the road racers off. After the 5K road race, the Kid’s Run followed, which took place around Lynnfield Common.
The award ceremony followed; the winners by category were:
First Place Overall Male
Brandon Eng (19:15)
First Place Overall Female
Meghan Breslow (20:07)
First Place Male 50 and older
Christian Brackett (20:14)
First Place Female 50+
Linda Spooner (20:09)
First Place Male 40-49
Isaac Mugo (20:43)
First Place Female 40-49
Kristen Dorsky (22:52)
First Place Male 30-39
Ian O’Leary (19:23)
First Place Female 30-39
Kara Moran (21:38)
First Place Male 19-29
Christopher McCarthy (23:49)
First Place Female 19-29
Hannah Doyle (26:58)
First Place Male 13-18
Shea McCarthy (19:28)
First Place Female 13-18
Abby Lopez (23:57)
First Place Male 12 and under
Jimmy Guarracino (28:07)
First Place Female 12 &under
Anastacia Curtis (24:23)
Thank you to our generous Sponsors,
Major Gobbler Sponsor
Wellness in Motion
Cleary Insurance
The Julie Routhier Foundation
Mile Marker Sponsor
Moynihan Lumber
FL Putnam
The Savings Bank
First Financial
Everett Bank
Trotter Sponsor
Broad Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Family Estate Planning Law Group/The Vincent E. Bonazzoli Law Firm, PC
Karma Water
Jack and Hilda Moynihan
Thank you to all the donations from Dunkin Donuts Coletta/Mello Family, Bagel World, Bob Priestly Boston Audio, and the many Nibbler donations!
A special thanks to the Lynnfield Police, Fire and the Town Administration and everyone who made this a successful event for 2024. Lynnfield Rotary invites all the participants to return next year for this fun filled Thanksgiving tradition.
To learn more about Lynnfield Rotary please email us at info@lynnfieldrotary.com. To learn more about the Julie Routhier Foundation, please visit https://www.julierouthierfoundation.org/.
