Runners take off during the 44th annual Turkey Trot on Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. The race was organized by the River City Runners and Walkers Club, and an estimated 4,000 people attended this year. The winners received turkeys. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Breydon Gates, of Belpre, crosses the finish line during the 44th annual Turkey Trot on Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. Gates finished the three-mile race in first place for the men’s division with a time 14:49. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Emily Williams Burch crosses the finish line during the 44th annual Turkey Trot on Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. Burch finished the three-mile race in first place among women with a time of 18:59. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Keating, a certified service dog rescued by Mark and Nancy Miller of Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics, poses for pictures Thursday after finishing the 44th annual Turkey Trot at Parkersburg City Park. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

The 44th annual Turkey Trot was held Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. The race, organized by the River City Runners and Walkers Club, had an estimated 4,000 people attend this year with many dressed in festive attire. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Santa Claus and his helpers cross the finish line of the 44th annual Turkey Trot Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)