When orienteers talk turkey, one name dominates: Glenn Horrocks.
The Garingal man of steel on Sunday claimed his ninth straight Sydney Turkey Trot, winning the men's 20km long race by almost 14 minutes.
The Turkey Trot, run by the Western & Hills club, is a multi-map, mass start event. There are 3-5 maps used, depending on which course you are on.
All three courses started from Masonic Schools Oval, Baulkham Hills, with the Long course encountering parks and pockets of bush in Crestwood, Bella Vista, Glenwood, Kings Langley, Winston Hills and finishing at Northmead.
Garingal's Oztag star Rochelle Cox broke through for her first big win by taking out the women's medium course (11km). Rochelle started out via the Southern Sydney Summer Series and just can't seem to shake the O bug.
Carolyn Matthews (Newcastle) went back to back in the women's short event (7km) while Claire Williams (ex Bennelong, now NC) took out the women's long race.
Big Foot junior Alastair George also claimed his maiden title by 14 minutes in the men's medium, while Alex Kennedy pipped Garingal clubmate Nic Stanley in a sprint finish in the men's short race.
It was great to see some non-orienteers competing among the 100+ entries. A big thanks to WHO for a great day out.
