Greensburg Turkey Trot hosts largest race with more than 2,500 runners

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Jeremy Kappel, of Greensburg, celebrates his 19th birthday with the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Samantha Bower, 29, of Monroeville, took first place in the women’s category with a time of 19:10, and the cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

More than 2,500 runners made their way down West Pittsburgh Street while participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

More than 2,500 runners made their way down West Pittsburgh Street while participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Dressed like a giant turkey, Caroline Czarnecki, 17, of Hempfield Township, prepares to race with 2,500 runners and walkers, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Walked by Michele Thompson, Bailey the dog watches walkers and runners pass by, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Walked by Michele Thompson, Bailey the dog watches walkers and runners pass by, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Macie Murphy, 1, walks with mom Tess (left), and grandmother Melissa Galensky, participate in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Dressed like a giant turkey, Caroline Czarnecki, 17, of Hempfield Township, prepares to race 2,500 runners and walkers, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Olivia McKelvey, 15, of North Huntingdon and mom Jennifer, brave the cold temperatures along with 2,500 runners, during the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Mom Tess Murphy, (left), daughter Macie, 1, and grandmother Melissa Galensky, brave the cold temperatures along with 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Brandan Moretton, 24, of North Huntingdon, crosses the finish line first in 16:02, as 2,500 runners participate in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.

Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review

Cold temperatures didn’t stop 2,500 runners from participating in the 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Greensburg, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The annual event raises approximately $30,000 for local charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greensburg Fire Department, and CASA of Westmoreland.