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Mt Laurel Elementary School second-graders Mollie Kelley, at left, and Adalyn Gulock were among the best costume winners at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Jennifer and Craig Zickos and their kindergarten daughter Abbie Zickos were among participants in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Fourth-graders and fifth-graders take off at the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner crosses the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Alison Carmichael and her 10-month-old, Hartley, won a turkey for being among the top winners in the costume contest at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Medals sit on a cart prior to being handed out at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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McKenzie Bradley, at left, poses for a photo with Bibb Green after being named the first-place and second-place female finishers among kindergartners and first-graders in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Among the participants were Allen Oakes, his third-grade daughter Ava Oakes and son John David Oakes.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Among the participants were second-grader Liza Griffin, at left and third-grader Anna Dollar.
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A student reaches for a banana prior to the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Mt Laurel Elementary School physical education teacher Allison Gulock gives instructions at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, as fellow physical education teacher Lisa Bagley listens.
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Students give directions for parking at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Among participants were, from left, Kenley Earls, Miller Booth, Myla Zimmerman, Laney Earls and Hadley Riley.
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Mt Laurel Elementary School physical education teacher Allison Gulock gives instructions at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Students and parents listen to instructions prior to the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Students do some pre-race jumping to get warmed up at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Middle schoolers line up to begin the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Middle schoolers take off at the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Middle schoolers take off at the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Fourth-graders and fifth-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Fourth-graders and fifth-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Fourth-graders and fifth-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Fourth-graders and fifth-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Second-graders and third-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Second-graders and third-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Kindergartners and first-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Kindergartners and first-graders get ready for the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Kindergartners and first-graders take off at the start of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Landon McLevaine was the top middle school finisher at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Grahan Gulock, at left, and Brock Marlow came in second and third place, respectively among middle schoolers in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Shown here are Bryan and Sam Meadows.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Adalyn Gulock makes her way along the course of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Bundled-up bystanders watch and cheer for runners in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Allen Oakes and his son, John David Oakes, make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner makes her way toward the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Mollie Kelley makes her way toward the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners cross the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner crosses the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner makes his way toward the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Students rest after finishing the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Participants in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot make their way to the finish line in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Participants in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot cross the finish line in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner makes her way toward the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner makes her way toward the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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A runner crosses the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Bryan, Lauren and Lily Kate Meadows make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Mollie Kelley, at left, and Adalyn Gulock get some post-race food and drinks at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners get some rest after finishing the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners make their way to the finish line at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Runners get some rest after finishing the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Mollie Kelley, at left, and Adalyn Gulock. won a turkey for being among the top winners in costume contest at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Anna Dollar won a turkey for being among the top winners in the costume contest at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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Lily Kate Meadows sits on the shoulders of her dad, Bryan Meadows, at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
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About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Among them were Bryan and Lauren Meadows and their children, Sam and Lily Kate Meadows.
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Top middle school finishers at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, Landon McLevaine, Graham Gulock and Brock Marlow.
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Top female finishers in grades 4 and 5 at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, Caroline Brown, Evie Scroggins and Kate Nickles.
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Top male finishers in grades 4 and 5 at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, Garrett McLevaine, Sam Parrish and Collin Lusk.
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Top female finishers in grades 2 and 3 at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, Harper Riley, Adalyn Gulock and Ava Oakes.
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Top female finishers among kindergartners and first-graders at the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, McKenzie Bradley, Bibb Green and Kyleigh Johnson.
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Top male finishers among kindergartners and first-graders in the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, were, from left, Chace Nickles, Grant Fletcher and Luke Griffin.
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Allen Oakes and his son, John David Oakes, make their way along the course of the 12th annual Mt Laurel Elementary School Turkey Trot in Shelby County, Alabama, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
About 140 to 150 people participated in the 12th annual Turkey Trot at Mt Laurel Elementary School Saturday morning.
Most of the runners in the 1-mile trot were students, but numerous parents joined in the race as well. It almost could have been called the Frozen Turkey Trot, with the chilly temperatures, but most of the participants had smiles on their faces, especially those who walked away with medals for finishing in the top three in their grade level.
The run, which started at the school and wound through the Town of Mt Laurel business district before finishing back at the school, was a fundraiser for the physical education department at the school. Proceeds will be used to help provide new equipment and incentives for the Mileage Club, a student running program.
Several students and parents dressed in Thanksgiving or turkey attire. Five people won a small turkey for having the best outfits in the Gobble Wobble costume contest: second-graders Adalyn Gulock and Mollie Kelley (who dressed as turkeys), Alison Carmichael and her 10-month-old baby Hartley (dressed as Native Americans) and third-grader Anna Dollar (dressed as a Native American).
Here are the top finishers in the race, by grade level:
K-1 Boys:
- Chace Nickles
- Grant Fletcher
- Luke Griffin
K-1-Girls:
- McKenzie Bradley
- Bibb Green
- Kyleigh Johnson
Grades 2-3 Boys:
- Beckett Mormon
- Austin Osburn
- Jack Eubanks
Grades 2-3 Girls:
- Harper Riley
- Adalyn Gulock
- Ava Oakes
Grades 4-5 Boys:
- Garrett McLevaine
- Sam Parrish
- Collin Lusk
Grades 4-5 Girls:
- Caroline Brown
- Evie Scroggins
- Kate Nickles
Middle School:
- Landon McLevaine
- Graham Gulock
- Brock Marlow