They walked, they strolled, they trotted: More than 2,300 people of all ages participated in the 2023 Piedmont Turkey Trot on a clear Thanksgiving morning. This year’s red race shirts made for a colorful display as the runners and walkers made their way through town.
The top three finishers were Jack Stein (15:30), Michael Danielczuk (15:47), and Walter Teitelbaum (15:54). See winners by age group below and view full race results HERE.
Mayor Jen Cavanaugh and retired pole vaulting coach Chris Smith are the announcers for the event 
The race begins 
The fast pack set the pace at the start of the race 
Cyclists stay ahead of the runners to ensure safety 
Race leader Jack Stein flies down Craig to the finish line 
Jessica Freeman leads the women on Craig Avenue 
Two friends take off at the beginning of the course 
The donut hole hand off at the corner of Dormidera and Mountain 
Another happy donut hole recipient along the race course 
Mother-daughter team Harnett 
One last hill sprint for this runner 
Lena Fleischer 
A Turkey Trot enthusiast 
Youngsters sell cider and cookies on Craig Avenue 
A four-legged participant sports a Turkey Trot bandana
Men’s division
M 2-10 Isaac Milner, 10, Piedmont
M 11-14 Alex Schleuning, 14, Piedmont
M 15-19 Jack Stein, 19, (1st overall 15:30), Piedmont
M 20-29 Michael Danielczuk, 29, (second overall, 15:47), Albany
M 30-39 Phil Hebda, 36, Berkeley
M 40-49 Landall Proctor, 41, Berkeley
M 50-59 Tom Baudenstiel, 54, Piedmont
M 60-69 Donald Oak, 65, Piedmont
M 70-79 Len Goldman, 79, Piedmont
M 80-99 Jim Buck, 81, El Sobrante
Women’s division
F 11-14 Viviane Oesterer, 14, Piedmont
F 15-19 Cleopatra Tahawi, 17, Piedmont
F 20-29 Georgia Scherer 25, Culver City
F 30-39 Jessica Freeman, 35, Piedmont
F 40-49 Amanda Feldman, 43, Piedmont
F 50-59 Andrea Hamlin-Levin, 51, Piedmont
F 60-69 Eileen White, 60, Piedmont
F 70-79 Janine McAuliffe, 72, Piedmont
F 80-99 Sheila Smith, 80, Pleasanton