The annual Thanksgiving day fun run, the Turkey Trot, returned to Battle Point Park Thursday, Nov. 22, bringing with it the usual assortment of both hardcore athletes and reluctant runners working off some pre-pie guilt.

Now in its ninth year, the run benefits Helpline House and is organized by Island Fitness. Last year, Helpline received $22,000 thanks to local business sponsors, a small army of volunteers and the nearly 1,000 people who participated in Turkey Trot.

The Turkey Trot has raised nearly $130,000 for Helpline since its inception in 2010.

The Review’s Luciano Marano was there, camera in hand, to capture the action. His favorite shots are collected here.