Chalker, Matthews lead the way at HCC Turkey Trot 5K

A field of more than 600 runners breaks from the start at the 21st annual Hagerstown Community College Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday morning. Iggy Chalker (582) was the overall champion in 14:33.
A field of more than 600 runners breaks from the start at the 21st annual Hagerstown Community College Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday morning. Iggy Chalker (582) was the overall champion in 14:33.

Hagerstown Community College sophomore Iggy Chalker, a five-time NJCAA All-American, led the way on his home turf Thursday morning, winning the men’s title at the 21st annual HCC Turkey Trot 5K.

Boonsboro High School sophomore Caroline Matthews, the Maryland Class 1A state runner-up in cross country this fall, was the female champion.

Overall, there were 661 finishers.

Top 20 Males

1. Iggy Chalker 14:33

2. David Butts 14:48

3. Gabe Conder 15:25

4. Lance Dockery 16:03

5. Mark Eissens 16:11

6. Baron Ropp 16:50

7. Zachary Spurrier 16:50

8. Aaron MacGray 17:33

9. Walker Mason 17:44

10. Giovanni Rossi 18:11

11. Christopher Burns 18:11

12. Jordan Bittle 18:13

13. Jonathan Hailing 18:14

14. Will Marquiss 18:22

15. Cameron Rejonis 18:27

16. Sohil Patel 18:58

17. Nate Edwards 18:59

18. John Fitzpatrick 19:05

19. Rob Hovermale 19:18

20. Carter Burcker 19:28

Caroline Matthews reaches the 1-mile mark on her way to the women's title at HCC Turkey Trot 5K.
Caroline Matthews reaches the 1-mile mark on her way to the women's title at HCC Turkey Trot 5K.

Top 20 Females

1. Caroline Matthews 18:29

2. Juliana Brawner 19:21

3. Lauren Stine 19:43

4. Julie Nichols 20:02

5. Cheryl Scholl 20:14

6. Jillian Jerwick 20:22

7. Michelle Lane 20:31

8. Sarah Thompson 20:32

9. Mikaela Jerwick 20:51

10. Melinda Metz 20:58

11. Mariclare Anderson 21:09

12. Ella Blanco 21:11

13. Rian Johnson 21:21

14. Kayla Hawbecker 21:27

15. Ella Fisher 21:31

16. Michaela Gross 21:33

17. Shannon Cameron 22:25

18. Carolina Wilson 22:29

19. Jenny Lipnickey 22:33

20. Amy Blanco 22:33

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: HCC Turkey Trot 5K has 661 finishers