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Despite frigid temperatures, hundreds turned out for the 20th annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot.
Fifteen minutes before the 2018 Donohue’s Turkey Trot was scheduled to begin, Bigelow Avenue was nearly deserted. As race time approached, however, hundreds of runners emerged from Donohue’s Bar & Grill for the Thanksgiving morning 5K on the streets of Watertown.
Despite temperatures in the low teens, 567 runners ran the 20th edition of the race. Many ran in duffle coats, others in head to toe furry costumes, and many had turkey headwear. One brave runner came out in shorts.
The 20th annual Turkey Trot raised money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
John Donohue, owner of Donohue’s, warned runners to be safe in the frigid conditions.
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The runners sprint off the start of the 2018 Turkey Trot.
A few hardy youngsters took part in the kids’ Turkey Trot, but it was cut down from a run around the block to a sprint down the street, Donohue said, because the weather was so cold.
The winner of the 2018 Turkey Trot was Ed Waller, who finished in a time of 17:07.
The fastest female runner was Haley Sutter, who completed the course in 19:03.
See all the results by clicking here.
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A few brave young runners took part in the kids race at the Donohue’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.
After the race, participants enjoyed beer and wine donated for the event, as well as a breakfast spread.
See more photos from the 2018 Donohue’s Turkey Trot in the gallery below:
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Runners are enthusiastic about the 2018 Turkey Trot, despite subfreezing conditions.
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The street in front of Donohue's Bar & Grill was nearly empty just 15 minutes before the race began. All the runners huddled inside to keep warm.
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A Watertown Police officer bundled up to ride a motorcycle and direct traffic during the 5K race Thanksgiving morning.
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Some of the runners dressed up for the 20th annual Donohue's Turkey Trot.
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The winner of the women's division of the 2018 Donohue's Turkey Trot, Hayley Sutter.
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The dogs and strollers head off after the pack in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.
Special thank you to JD for donating a full breakfast for the Watertown Varsity Football team that morning as they prepared for their game against Belmont!!!! Much appreciated!!!