Trotting into the holidays with another great race

The 60 and over crowd (left) had a good showing at Saturday’s Turkey Trot, sponsored by Community Hospital. They included (from left) Dennis Fahrenbruch, Jim Olson, Bruce McDowell, Barbara Peitzmeier and Sharon Bieber. Not pictured were Dari Olson, Jim Gonzales and Ray Chmiel.

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McCOOK, Neb. — To kick off the holiday season, more than 40 runners and walkers took to the McCook walking trail as part of Community Hospital’s Turkey Trot on Saturday.

McCook High School cross country standout Sammy Rodewald let the field, finishing the 5K in 20:39. Close on her heels was David Junker with a time of 20:45 to claim the men’s title.

Top finishers were:

McCook High School cross country state medalist Sammy Jo Rodewald (above) leads the pack at Saturday’s Turkey Trot in McCook with David Junker close behind.

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Women, 19 and under, Sammy Rodewald, 20:39

30-39, Lisa Sughroue, 45:28

40-49, Staci Blomstedt, 23:04

50-59, Malinda Hayes, 27:31

60 and over, Sharon Bieber, 39:25

Men, 19 and under, Axel Blomstedt

20-29, Jonathon Solorzano, 21:43

30-39, Charles Haes, 35:59

40-49, Dave Junker, 20:45

50-59, James Larson, 55:02

60 and over, Ray Chmiel, 22:12

The next and final race of the season is the Reindeer Run on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Barnett Park.

Packet pickup and race-day registration begins at 10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

The course covers nearly every type of terrain from gravel to dirt, paved to grass.

Registration and more information can be found at republicanriverfitnessseries.com