See Photos and Results from the Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot

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Festive runners don Thanksgiving themed headgear during the 11th annual Donohue's Bar & Grill Turkey Trot.

Festive runners don Thanksgiving themed headgear during the 11th annual Donohue's Bar & Grill Turkey Trot.

Charlie Breitrose

Festive runners don Thanksgiving themed headgear during the 11th annual Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot.

Despite chilly temperatures, nearly 1,000 runners came out Thursday morning for the 11th annual Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot. 

The Thanksgiving morning race has become a Watertown tradition, drawing serious runners, people wanting to dress up, and even some folks who just wanted a nice stroll before their feast.

Ready, set, GO! Runners take off on the 5K Turkey Trot in Watertown.

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Ready, set, GO! Runners take off on the 5K Turkey Trot in Watertown.

The money raised from the registration fees of the 967 participants will go to the Watertown Boy’s & Girl’s Club.

“The first year we had 250 runners and now we are at 1,000,” Donohue’s owner John Donohue said before the race.

Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn, right, and Police Capt. Ray DuPuis speak with Bill Urquhart of Watertown, who ran in his turkey costume.

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Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn, right, and Police Capt. Ray DuPuis speak with Bill Urquhart of Watertown, who ran in his turkey costume.

The overall winner and top male runner was Jason Dunklee of Watertown, who ran the 5K course in a time of 17:05. The top female runner was Allie Sartori of Medford, who finished in 19:44.

See the full results here: http://my6.raceresult.com/64820/

Donohue's owner John Donohue prepares kids to run in their own Turkey Trot, which was around the block, not 5K.

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Donohue’s owner John Donohue prepares kids to run in their own Turkey Trot, which was around the block, not 5K.

Kids had a race of their own, which went around the block near Donohue’s

The morning also featured a costume contest, and runners and fans could enjoy free breakfast and drinks at Donohue’s after the race.

Some people participating in the 2016 Donohue's Turkey Trot got a push along the 5K route.

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Some people participating in the 2016 Donohue’s Turkey Trot got a push along the 5K route.

One thought on “See Photos and Results from the Donohue’s Bar & Grill Turkey Trot

  1. John Donohue has created what has become an annual event on
    Thanksgiving Day. An event where there is lots of fun, interaction,
    competition, food and early rising. This is the 11th event and each year it gets larger, with participants coming from miles around.
    All done to raise money for the Watertown Boys and Girls club.
    He and his wife Amy are also prime players in the Watertown Education Foundation.
    Good for you JD!

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