Charlie Breitrose
Runners got into the Thanksgiving spirit by dressing up for the Donohue’s Turkey Trot.
For a dozen years, runners have turned up early on Thanksgiving morning on Bigelow Avenue in East Watertown for the Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot. This year nearly 1,000 runners turned out, along with family and friends to cheer them on.
Most people come dressed to run, while some come with turkey headgear, or even dressed up as a turkey. Others bring their young kids in strollers or their dogs on a leash.
The proceeds from the event go to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club, and Donohue’s owner John Donohue said he expected to raise about $10,000.
Charlie Breitrose
Runners take off at the start of the 12th annual Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot.
After the start of the 5K race the kids’ Turkey Trot took place. The young children run around a long block near Donohue’s.
The winner of the Turkey Trot was Alex Eld, who ran the 5K in 17 minutes 6 seconds. Sam Fogel got second with a time of 17:35 and Jason Dunklee finished third with a time of 18:02.
Charlie Breitrose
The winner of the 2017 Donohue’s Turkey Trot was Alex Eld.
The top female runner was Hayley Sutter, who ran the race in 19:17. She finished in 9th overall. In second was Emily Koufos at 20:21 and Kim Mendell got third with a time of 20:42.
See the entire results list by clicking here: http://my3.raceresult.com/86549/
Charlie Breitrose
Hayley Sutter was the fastest female runner in the 2017 Donohue’s Turkey Trot.
Racers and fans could enjoy a free breakfast served up at Donohue’s, and have a drink. Organizers also held raffles for items such as pies six-packs of beer and bottles of wine.
Charlie Breitrose
The youngsters had their own race on Thanksgiving morning at the Donohue’s Turkey Trot.
Thanks to John Donohue for establishing a new tradition in Watertown with the Turkey Trot, and doing it to benefit the Watertown Boys and Girls Club.
12 Years and still going strong!
Not to mention all the work he and Amy have done for the
Watertown Ed Foundation.