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Several Hundred Runners Take on the Turkey Trot

Nearly 600 runners came out Thanksgiving morning for the annual 5K race starting at Donohue's Bar and Grill

The 6th annual Donohue's Turkey Trot drew the largest number of runners in its history, and 568 registered runners took on the 5K race, that raises money for the Watertown Boys and Girls Club.

John Donohue, owner of Donohue's and Town Councilor, said it was the largest race yet.

The top finisher was 16-year-old Tommy Kelley of Needham with a time of 17 minutes and 57 seconds. The first woman to finish was Becca Neill, 24, in a time of 21:17.

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Here are the overall results, and the results by division.

Children also got a chance to run in a much shorter course. Donohue's provided free breakfast and drinks to participants and their friends and families.

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