Fox and the Turkey run a Thanksgiving tradition in Batavia

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It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in Batavia without The Fox and the Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race, a tradition for hundreds of enthusiasts hosted by the Fox River Trail Runners.

Run throughout downtown Batavia, the race, now in its 29th year, again kicked off with the youth race, followed by the four-mile run.

Abby Omerza of Aurora was among those taking part in the event.

“People keep coming because it’s a nice neighborhood race,” she said. “People run through the neighborhood and folks come out and cheer. Some run past their own houses.”

Once again, a portion of the race proceeds – $5 was the registration fee to participate in the four-mile run – will be given to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry, which just celebrated a grand open