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2019 Tamarac Turkey Trot

By: Saraana Jamraj

The results are in from this year’s Tamarac Turkey Trot, with turnout reaching an all-time high with 2,155 runners participating in the race. This exceeded the previous record by 140.

Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner said this year’s race was exceptional.

“It’s truly gratifying that so many individuals and families make the Tamarac Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. This year’s turnout speaks volumes about the effort city staff puts into making this a quality event that brings people into the Tamarac community.

Tamarac Turkey Trot Has Tremendous Thanksgiving Turnout 1

Denise Mincieli

The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Tamarac, which provides summer camps for children, raised some much-needed funds with $831 in donations.

Here are the results:

In first place overall was Jonathan Werble, 23, from Weston, who finished in 16 minutes and 15 seconds.

Second and Third Males:

Rob Pulsifer, 41, from Pompano Beach, and Agustin Rey, 31, from Miami, in third.

Top Three Females:

Marlene Persson, 49, Emily Daycock, 27, and Julie West, 45, who placed in 24, 26, and 27.

Ages 1 – 9

Males

Dylan Vining, 7, Caleb Lay, 8, and Rock Martone, 8.

Females

Brooke Nardi, 9, Izabella Greene, 8, and Alyson Thomas, 9.

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Nicole Roach

Ages 10-12

Males

Adrian Gandara, 12, Randall Rassi, 12, and Aiden Johnson, 12

Females

Madison West, 12, Abigail Richards, 11, Ava Weissman, 12

Ages 13-15

Males

Tanaras Jean-Pierre, 15, Evan Werth, 15, and Tyler James, 15

Females

Denise Potenzano, 14, Ashlee Diaz, 14, and Kinsey Zimmerman, 13

Ages 16-19

Males

Nicholas Caplette, 17, Jovani Stockhausen, 18, and Brett Lickerman, 16

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Elvin Villalobos

Females

Kimberly Montalvo, 17, Hannah Lief, 19, and Raianaa Rant, 19

Ages 20-24

Males

Bryan Boggiano, 23, Manuel Velasquez, 24, and Joseph Caraballo, 22

Females

Hallie Grimes, 23, Katie Bishop, 20, and Caroline Atyeo, 23

Ages 25-29

Males

Mitchel Duttinger, 28, Forrest Canaday, 25, and Miguel Mantialla, 29

Tamarac Turkey Trot Has Tremendous Thanksgiving Turnout 4

Pat Turpening

Females

Therese Moberg, 26, Lauren Dauerman, 29, and Nerea Pennini, 25

Ages 30-34

Males

Brandon Cornelius, 33, and Jonathan Blough, 30

Females

Ashley Erickson, 30, Wendy Julien, 32, Lisa Ferrara, 32

Ages 35-39

Males

Jacob Seeley, 35, Javier De Paula, 36, and Jesse Iglesias, 37

Females

Lindsay Perkins, 26, Jessica Mioduszewski, 38, and Ekaterina Aikhoje, 35

Ages 40-44

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Lauren Feher

Males

Miguel Amesty, 40, Paul Mocombe, 44, and Joel Gandara, 44

Females

Carrie Strong, 42, Angelic Pitts, 43, and Carla Baierlein, 41

Ages 45-49

Males

Alcides De Quesada, 46, Diego Velasquez, 27, and Courtney Warren, 45

Females

Ann Green, 46, Kimberly Hotchkiss, 49, and Jessica Bellmunt, 47

Ages 50-54

Males

Carlos Zapata, 54, Onix Cotto, 54, and Martin Orellanes, 51

Females

Kumiko Currie, 54, Dawn Israel Castle, 52, and Michelle Lunderby, 50

Ages 55-59

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Heather Craig

Males

Gregory Raven, 57, Harrie Olsthoorn, 59, and Jean-Louis Beaudonnet, 59

Females

Marcy Winer, 56, Gilia Martinez, 59, and Patty Tegtman, 58

Ages 60-64

Males

Curt Liner, 60, Dave Nevitt, 60, and Joe Gonzalez, 62

Females

Donna May 64, Melissa Schwartz, 60, and Sue Ciccolini, 63

Ages 60-69

Males

Barry Schneiderman, 66, Art Dance, 68, and Carlos Vela, 66

Females

Pamela Richardson, 66, Maryanne Langro, 67, and Ronnie Logan, 65

Ages 70-74

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Commissioner Michael Udine with JPT high school cross country track team

Males

Bahsharbek Karysbaev, 70, Peter Fox, 70, and Bruce Braverman, 74

Females

Linda Hood, 70, Wendy Biel, 70, and Patty Hensley, 72

Ages 75-97

Males

Al Shamoun, 76, Robert Hendrick-Colson, 76, and Roger Lacasse, 78

Females

Maria E. De La Torre, 75, Jan Parke, 78, and Elaine Ream, 76, were the top three females.

Youngest and Oldest

The youngest to partake was 2-year-old Bella Galarza, and the oldest was 89-year Jules Kirsch.

The full results can be found here.

Author Profile

Selene Raj

Selene Raj is a writer and a Florida International University graduate. Born in Trinidad and raised in America, she completed her Master's in Mass Communications in 2020, and has been living in Coral Springs since 2004. She is passionate about the communities she lives and works in and loves reporting and sharing stories that are as complex and meaningful as the people who live in them.