Allison Elementary PTA’s Jingle Bell Jog
More than 250 runners and walkers take off Saturday morning as part of the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K to kick off activities for the daylong Chester Hometown Celebration, which culminated with the holiday parade. Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
Danielle Kramer (#65) pushes a stroller as she participates in Saturday’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog held by the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization to help raise funds for activities like the fourth-grade field trip and its annual carnival. The event drew 260 participants and kicked off the City of Chester’s Hometown Christmas. Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
Reflecting the day’s theme, many runners and walkers wore island-style accessories participating with friends in the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization Jingle Bell Jog Saturday. This was the first year for the event, which was held as a fundraiser during the annual Chester Hometown Christmas. More than 250 signed up to either run or walk the 5K route in downtown Chester to kick off the city’s holiday festival. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
These participants enjoyed a relaxing stroll along with friends during the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K held Saturday to kick off the city of Chester’s Hometown Christmas event. For them, it was more about the camaraderie than the need for speed. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive by walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
These participants enjoyed a relaxing stroll along with friends during the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K held Saturday to kick off the city of Chester’s Hometown Christmas event. For them, it was more about the camaraderie than the need for speed. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive by walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
More than 250 runners and walkers take off Saturday morning as part of the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K to kick off activities for the daylong Chester Hometown Celebration, which culminated with the holiday parade. Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
Danielle Kramer (#65) pushes a stroller as she participates in Saturday’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog held by the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization to help raise funds for activities like the fourth-grade field trip and its annual carnival. The event drew 260 participants and kicked off the City of Chester’s Hometown Christmas. Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
Reflecting the day’s theme, many runners and walkers wore island-style accessories participating with friends in the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization Jingle Bell Jog Saturday. This was the first year for the event, which was held as a fundraiser during the annual Chester Hometown Christmas. More than 250 signed up to either run or walk the 5K route in downtown Chester to kick off the city’s holiday festival. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive but walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
These participants enjoyed a relaxing stroll along with friends during the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K held Saturday to kick off the city of Chester’s Hometown Christmas event. For them, it was more about the camaraderie than the need for speed. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive by walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
These participants enjoyed a relaxing stroll along with friends during the Allison Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization’s inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K held Saturday to kick off the city of Chester’s Hometown Christmas event. For them, it was more about the camaraderie than the need for speed. Ultimately Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. The Top Dog (not pictured) to win the Bark Box by crossing first for pooches was River Mae, owned by Mandy Kosek, and Martha Elder won Most Festive by walking the 5K dressed like a reindeer. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)
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Marsha Elder, who participated in the Jingle Bell Jog while wearing a reindeer costume, was deemed by race organizers as the Most Festive participant in the Allison Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization's inaugural event. Konnor Allison won the event in 16:39.45 with Nick Gallo finishing in 17:29.90 and Travis Simpson coming in third at 18:23.41. Also winning the Bark Box for being the Top Dog was River Mae, who was the first pooch to cross the finish line and is owned by Mandy Kosek. (Submitted photo)