place. After the race, the family heads out to Goughan’s
Farm in Caribou to tag their Christmas tree.
One last bit of Turkey Trot nostalgia. For the first
24 years, the Turkey Trot t-shirt logo remained the same,
a turkey running, working hard and sweating his way
along the race course. This past year, it being his 25th year
and thinking perhaps he may retire as race director, Dr.
Harrigan changed the logo. The 2010 t-shirt logo depicts
Tom Turkey contentedly at the finish line.
But, as Dan and Mary Harrigan began relating the
story behind the 25-year Turkey Trot Race history, with all
the many memories of family and friends coming together
for what has become an
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Aroostook County Thanksgiving weekend tradition, I
could see a wee bit of hesitation begin to surface about
handing over the responsibilities for organizing year 26.
The “oh, remember when,” “ gee, I forgot about that,” and
“it doesn’t really seem like it’s been that many years,” from
the both of them, may have started him thinking about
postponing his retirement for another year. After all, family
traditions, celebrating the holidays, and great memories go
hand in hand…..and they make us all smile.
Below (L-R): Chef “Where’s Waldo” Libby, complete with a carving
knife and turkey baster. Tom Turkey. Runners giving it their all
during the 2010 race.