EMMETT, Idaho — Emmett residents laced up their running shoes Thursday morning for the annual Turkey Trot 5K, getting their steps in before sitting down to traditional Thanksgiving meals.

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The community event, organized by Emmett High School's student council, brought together neighbors of all ages for a morning run through Gem Island Sports Complex before the holiday festivities began.

Brynn Howell, a junior at Emmett High School and community liaison for the Associated Student Body, organized the event as part of her role connecting the school with the community.

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