Shugart and Leach set the pace for soggy Turkey Trot

People and pups of all ages lined up on Tavern Road for the five mile race during the 24th annual Irvington Turkey Trot organized by the Irvington Village Improvement Association. Photo by AnnGardner Eubank

Despite the rain and cold, hundreds of runners participated in the 24th annual Irvington Turkey Trot & Animal Food Drive on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.

Cole Shugart, 26, of Richmond placed first in the two-mile event with a time of 10:05. C. Yun, 9, address unknown, was eighth across the finish line and the top female with a time of 13:27. Some 352 runners competed in the two-mile event.

Evan Leach, 24, of Weems placed first in the five-mile event with a time of 26:39. Heather Hudgins, 47, of Mathews was 13th across the finish line and the top female with a time of 36:43. Some 93 runners competed in the five-mile event.

The event was sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association and chip timing was provided by Colonial Sports Race Managemen….

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