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Floyd campus’ 2013 Turkey Day Walk-Run

Bill Cox and Lorrie Rainey are the winners of the 2013 Floyd campus Turkey Day Walk-Run which took place Nov. 20.

From left, Paige McFry, Lorrie Rainey and Caroline McWhorter celebrate Rainey's victory in the annual Turkey Run Walk Event. Photo by Pedro Zavala
From left, Paige McFry, Lorrie Rainey and Caroline McWhorter celebrate Rainey’s victory in the annual Turkey Day Walk-Run Event. Photo by Pedro Zavala

Participants in the annual event had to estimate how long it would take them to walk or run the 1.85 mile track around Paris Lake. The participant who finishes closest to his or her estimated time is the winner.

Cox, head grounds supervisor, was the Men’s winner with an estimated time of 22:20 and real time of 21:47.

Rainey, administrative assistant of PHED and athletics, was the Women’s winner with an estimated time of 31:30 and a real time of 31:04.

Bill Cox crosses the finish line within one minute of his estimated finish time during Turkey Day Walk event to win a $25 gift card to Honey Baked Ham. Photo by Pedro Zavala
Bill Cox crosses the finish line within one minute of his estimated finish time to win a $25 gift card to Honey Baked Ham. Photo by Pedro Zavala
Participants begin the 1.85 mile track during the Turkey Day Walk event. Photo by Pedro Zavala
Participants begin the 1.85 mile track during the Turkey Day Walk-Run event. Photo by Pedro Zavala

 

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