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Jordan Chipangama was the first place runner during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Anthony Costales was the second place runner in the men's 10K during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(From left to right) Mac Fleet, third place, Anthony Costales, second place, and Jordan Chipangama, first place, were the top three finishers in the men's 10k during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Belainesh Gebre was the first place runner in the women's 10K during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(At left) Becky Wade speaks with Belainesh Gebre after the 10K race during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Wade was the second place runner while Gebre was the first place runner. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(At left) Becky Wade speaks with Belainesh Gebre after the 10K race during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Wade was the second place runner while Gebre was the first place runner. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Mac Fleet was the third place runner during the men's 10K during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Anthony Costales was the second place runner in the men's 10K during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Jordan Chipangama was the first place runner during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Becky Wade was the second place runner in the women's 10K race during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(From left to right) Becky Wade, second place, Belainesh Gebre, first place, and Jennifer Rhines, third place, were the top women runners in the Dana Point Turkey Trot 10K. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(From left to right) Alison Horton, Julie Ertel and Carla McAlister were the top three finishers in the women's 5K Masters during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(From left to right) Alison Horton, Julie Ertel and Carla McAlister were the top three finishers in the women's 5K Masters during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Dana Point VFW Post 9934 was awarded a check for $10,000 during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Dana Point VFW Post 9934 was awarded a check for $10,000 during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Claire Lisle sang the National Anthem during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Abraham David was the top finisher in the men's 5K open during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carter Christman was one of the top finishers in the men's 5K open during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Raquel Lambdin after placing first in the women's 5K open during the Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Raquel Lambdin after placing first in the women's 5K open during the Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Raquel Lambdin after placing first in the women's 5K open during the Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Raquel Lambdin after placing first in the women's 5K open during the Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(At left) Raquel Lambdin and Arielly Conde were two of the top finishers for the women's 5K open during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(From left to right) Ronen Skarsten, Carter Christman and Abraham David were the top three finishers in men's 5K open during the annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Frans Alleves, 91, completed his first race during the 39th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Photo: Kristina Pritchett
By Kristina Pritchett
More than 10,000 runners participated in the 39th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 24.
The Thanksgiving tradition consisted of a 10K, two different 5Ks and a one-mile Kids Gobble Wobble, as well as a health and wellness expo and a costume contest.
Runners from 39 states and 564 cities were represented, according to officials.
The courses led runners throughout the Dana Point Harbor, near the Ocean Institute and along Pacific Coast Highway.
During the festivities, Dana Point VFW Post 9934 was given $10,000, which was all raised from entry fees and donations to the event.
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