At 10 a.m. Saturday, Butler celebrates a 26-year old tradition with the Butler Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run-Walk Race.

The event might be an old standard, but its director is new. John Stone, newly installed sports and family director at the YMCA, is now at the helm.

The former Pittsburgh resident will rely on the expertise and dedication of the many volunteers who make this a successful event each year, and he said, "We can always use more help."

To volunteer, call 724-287-4733 or contact Stone at jstone@bcfymca.org

Stone expects about 150 participants for this year's Turkey Trot, which begins and ends at the YMCA on Penn Street and includes a loop of scenic Memorial Park.

The race is publicized on the YMCA website and to the Y's mailing list, but participants are a mix of YMCA members and non-members. Members from any YMCA are eligible to win competitive awards presented to the first male and female YMCA members to finish the race.

Although there is not a separate competitive walking division, all participants are eligible to win raffle prizes and can enjoy refreshments of water, juice and fruit following the event.

One of the benefits to staging an event at the YMCA is the access to shower and locker room facilities. Registration and the awards ceremony also will take place within the warmth of the Y.

It's too late register online for this Saturday's Turkey Trot 5K but day-of-event registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Butler YMCA. Late registration costs $15. Course maps are available. Commemorative T-shirts are limited in number and will be issued to late registrants on a first-come, first- served basis.

For information about the 26th annual Turkey Trot, which will be held rain or shine, call 724-287-4733 or email jstone@bcfymca.org

A word of warning: Now is the time to dig that reflective vest and clothing out of the closet for those suddenly darker evening runs. And remember that the sun at your back means that oncoming cars may be blinded by the light. Choose your route wisely.

Upcoming events

Saturday, 8 a.m.: Up-N-Running Fun Run, Valencia. Non-competitive, various distances, hot coffee following the run. 724-898-2525 or www.runpa.com

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Pitcairn 5K Run for Sight, Pitcairn. Starts at Pitcairn Park Building. 412-856-9111 or www.expage.com/pitcairn5k

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Run for Shelter 5k, Cleveland. 216-623-9933

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Centre Town Fitness 5K, Wheeling, W.Va. 304-234-6540

Nov. 11, 9 a.m.: Armstrong County YMCA Fall Classic 10K Race and 5K Run-Walk, Kittanning. Level run along the Allegheny River. Shower and locker facilities at YMCA. 724-545-9622 or www.armstrongymca.org

Nov. 11, 10 a.m.: Pittsylvania Challenge, Frick Park, Pittsburgh. Choice of easy 2K, moderate 4K or challenging 6K. 724-464-2222

Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m.: Run the Lights!, Hartwood Acres. Fun run through the Celebration of Lights. www.county.allegheny.pa.us/holiday or runthelights@verizon.net

Nov. 23, 9 a.m.: Gobbler's Gallop 10K, Riverside High School, Ellwood City. Benefits Riverside and Ellwood City cross country teams. A 5K starts at 10. 724-758-6227

Nov. 25, 9 a.m.: Treesdale Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk, Gibsonia. Benefits Make A Wish Foundation. 724-625-2220 or terri.smith@ourclub.com

Race results

City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K, Sept. 24: Ricky Moore, 1st Overall M, 30:51; Olga Romanoff, 1st Overall W, 34:20; Jake Moore, 3rd 20-24 M, 33:47; Lawrence Ross, 3rd 55-59 M, 41:13; Michelle Choo, 2nd 50-54 W, 43:40; Brian Forester, 36:23; Tim Monfre, 36:40; Rich Makin, 37:17; Matt Schmidt, 37:33; Herb Cratty, 37:40; Michael Short, 38:19; Paul Carlson, 38:34; Jeff Leya, 39:17; Jon McCullough, 39:18; Luke Badaczewski, 39:34;. Rice, 39:42; Mike Golla, 40:38; Bill Schmidt, 40:51; Phil O'Hara, 40:54; Brian Tackett, 41:27; Cory Steinhagen, 41:28; Ben Hutterer, 41:29Edith Guevara, 41:37; Wayne Babcock, 41:57; John Millea, 41:57; Gayle Specht, 42:08; Terry McGaffic, 42:11; Ken Elias, 42:34; Dave Ellery, 42:47; Christopher Lazzara, 42:54; Owen Venesky, 43:07; Tim Weil, 43:23; Kevin Brumbaugh, 43:42; Robert Crawford, 43:54; Gary Cercone, 43:55; Robert Malchano, 44:01; Ryan Miller, 44:22; Alex Fertelmes, 44:28; Chad Martin, 44:31; Cindy Grimm, 44:32; Mark Stanek, 44:51; John Ellas, 44:59; Nathan Badaczewski, 45:12; Jeff Cypher, 45:13; Michael Helbling, 45:16; Sharyl Relic, 45:17Thomas Parenti, 45:27; Thomas Blanchard, 45:33; Steve Swan, 45:35; Bob Markovich, 45:38; William Marsh, 45:52; Bob Pudlo, 45:56; Todd Ashbaugh, 45:57; Pam Daugherty, 45:57; Bruce Barnes, 46:15; Lori Thomas, 46:33; Monica Kemper, 47:08; Brad Zerbe, 47:11; Kristen Kelosky, 47:11; Patricia Neubert, 47:15; Chuck Lenns, 47:19; John Limbacher, 47:22; Mark Blasinsky, 47:24; Steve Diantonio, 47:26; Philip Mathew, 47:29; Christopher Haseleu, 47:45; Michael Monaco, 47:45; Katie Koch, 47:45; Brittany Malchano, 47:48; Charles Goodzinski, 47:48; Kevin Gaffney, 47:52; John Dannhardt, 48:06; Cregory Mayfield, 48:13; Val Wolfarth, 48:21; Matt Marshall, 48:22; Diane Zalenski, 48:23; Michael Mahoney, 48:28John Ristey, 48:30; Michael Cratty, 48:33; David Findlay, 48:34; Jamie Stilley, 48:34; Tad Maurey, 48:42; James Lynskey, 48:45; Jeff Smith, 48:54; Jeff Syphrit, 49:03; Glen Graves, 49:14; Kimberley Salancy, 49:25; Adam Miller, 49:27; Chris Cutone, 49:40; Nelson Noto, 49:48; Rick Jacobson, 49:50; Chris Kelley, 50:04; Dan Zelch, 50:14; Bill Melfi, 50:16; Carol Powers, 50:21; Samuel Poloyac, 50:22; Marnie Kaplan, 50:29; Joe Thaner, 50:31; James Hensler, 50:34; Rebecca Miller, 50:35; Anne Pfennigwerth, 50:39; Alex Beck, 50:40; Ronald G. Ripper, 50:43; Ed Doyle, 50:48; Jose George, 50:55; John Uleski, 50:58; Joseph Bishop, 50:59; Jim Ellis, 51:00; Chris White, 51:04; Theresa Cardone, 51:10; Cynthia Johnston, 51:11Avery Lawson, 51:14; John Gust, 51:16; John Buckley, 51:18; Jeffrey Moore, 51:20; Tony Pityk, 51:55; Thomas McClure, 52:02; Mark Beck, 52:13; Shawn Hall, 52:17; Susie Giovengo, 52:27; Jim Villella, 52:30; Kurt Fowler, 52:35; David Jungling, 52:36; Joe Maloney, 52:47; Lori Scott, 52:49; George Karpakis, 52:50; Dennis Newman, 53:04; Bill Colombo, 53:10; Randy Cameron, 53:14; Steve Beck, 53:21; Cyndie DeLucia, 53:26; Cheryl Brock, 53:35; Holly Jamison, 53:35; Ron Nyman, 53:36; Steven Day, 53:46; John Sepe, 53:46; Lara Zelch, 53:48Bridget Newman, 53:48; John Miller, 53:48; Jason Logue, 53:57; Mariane Badaczewski, 53:57; Kristen Fritz, 54:01; Melissa Kemp, 54:02; Mathew Rejniak, 54:03; Daryl Dolan, 54:17; Jeff Deshay, 54:22; Curtis Cammisa, 54:26; Samantha Peitz, 54:27; Robert Sands, 54:33; David Stanek, 54:36; John Cavaluchy, 54:39; Amy McKinley, 54:51; Len Yensull, 54:59; Jim Artz, 55:01; Rebecca Jandron, 55:04; Greg Peitz, 55:15; Paula Miller, 55:16; James Meehan, 55:18; James Burgess, 55:22; Heather Cianfrocco, 55:24; Shyana Jayaraman, 55:31; James Clark, 55:39; Craig Rogers, 55:43; Dennis Simpson, 55:45; Michelle Ellery, 55:49; Lauren Lutz, 55:51; Lindsay Lindenbaum, 55:55; Chris Lochner, 55:58; Charlotte Kirk, 56:06; Vince Locher, 56:12; Israel Christie, 56:22; Brandie Rentz, 56:26; Jim Checkeye, 56:35; Dana Corsini, 56:35; Dana Corsini, 56:42; Lawrence Keeley, 56:47; Mark Stahl, 56:48Valerie Checkeye, 57:13; Jessica Brubach, 57:14; Frank Piedimonte, 57:34; Denise Cervenyak, 57:39; Allen Barnes, 57:45; Shanike Davidson, 57:46; Darren Klaum, 57:55; Tod Thompson, 58:07; Deborah Gallagher, 58:08; Maria Foster, 58:11; Denise Grimm, 58:22; Wesley Roberts, 58:25; Tod Roberts, 58:27; Linda Hamilton, 58:32; Nicole Clark, 58:34; Tom Tietjen, 59:27; Rhonda Meehan, 59:32; Michelle Pekich, 59:34; Beverley Heasley, 59:37; Kathy Kramer, 59:50; Jack Harding, 59:51; Patrick Reitz, 1:00:02; David Leitze, 1:00:03; James Hodgson, 1:00:08; Melissa Jungling, 1:00:13; David Barnett, 1:00:18; Nancy Miller, 1:00:21; Jon Stipanovich, 1:00:27Jason Richey, 1:00:34; Taylor Montgomery, 1:00:35; Brad Zebra, 1:00:40; Jamie Matteucci, 1:00:41; Thierry Petinaux, 1:00:45; Kirk T. 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