A runner wearing a turkey balloon runs down Nichols Avenue in the Donohue’s Turkey Trot 2023. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
People donning turkey hats, turkey balloons, even turkey costumes took to the streets of Watertown early on Thanksgiving day for the 2023 Donohue’s Turkey Trot.
The runners sprint off the line at the start of the 2023 Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
More than 1,100 people took part in the 18th annual 5K run and walk. Money raised by the event is donated to the Watertown Boy & Girls Club.
A pair of participants in the 2023 Turkey Trot wear turkey hats. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The fastest runner was Brendan Wilder, who finished in 16 minutes and 15 seconds.
Watertown High School Athletic Director Ryan Murphy joined the runners in the 2023 Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Sarah Stephenson was the first female runner to cross the finish line, with a time of 17:49.
Donohue’s Bar & Grill owner John Donohue fist bumps a runner at the finish of the 2023 Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Young children joined in a shorter kids race, which went around the block near Donohue’s Bar & Grill.
Some runners went with a patriotic theme at the Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The largest team signed up for the Turkey Trot was Love 4 Lou, which had 63 participants.
Children take off on the kid’s run at the 2023 Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Participants and fans enjoyed a free breakfast and drinks at Donohue’s. There were prizes for the age group winners, for best costumes, and a raffle for other prizes.
Members of the biggest team at the 2023 Turkey Trot – Love 4 Lou. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)Turkey headwear was the fashion of the morning at the 2023 Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)Dogs and strollers made up the tail of the race at the Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)More than 1,100 people took part in the 18th annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
