45th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

Location: 1080 Amphitheater Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
Type: Run

Race feel

A beloved Louisville Thanksgiving tradition, offering multiple distances, a fun costume contest, and competitive awards in Iroquois Park.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Join Louisville's traditional Thanksgiving Day Run, celebrating its 45th year in Iroquois Park. Choose from a 5-mile run/walk, a 5K with Stuffing, or a 1.25-mile run/walk. This event blends festive holiday spirit with a touch of friendly competition, offering cash prizes for top 5-mile finishers and unique awards like the Oldest Runner Prize. Enjoy a costume contest, random prize drawings, and warm beverages to start your holiday morning.

From the organizer

Louisville's Traditional Thanksgiving Day Run!

Events:

5 Mile Run/Walk ( Course Preview )

5K with Stuffing Run/Walk ( 5K Preview )

1.25 Mile Run/Walk

Where:

Iroquois Park

Start Times:

9:00 AM 5 Mile Run/Walk

9:05 AM 5K with stuffing

9:10 AM 1.25 Mile Run/Walk

*Please note the roadways are open allowing access to the golf course. Use the pedestrian path while on the back side of the park.

Awards and Prizes!

Overall Male and Female Cash Prize (5 Miler Only)

Age Group Awards - Top 3 (5 Miler Only)

Oldest Female Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)

Oldest Male Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)

First Stroller Finisher (5 Miler Only)

Costume Contest

$1000 in random drawing prizes

*Prizes will be awarded 10:30AM at DJ Booth (must be present to win)

Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Apple Cider

Costume Contest

Put your creativity to work and wear a costume. Turkeys, unicorns, pies and ugly sweaters welcome.

Race Swag

Each Entrant will receive a top-quality long sleeve shirt and entry in drawing.

Entry Fees

$35 early sign up. Online before October 15th. Register by Oct 15th and pick up early to guarantee shirt size. We cannot guarantee shirt size for race day packet pickup.

$40 after Oct 15th. Online before Nov 15th.

$45 after Nov 15th . Online prior to the start of the race.

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up is Tuesday & Wednesday (November 25th & 26th) Thanksgiving week at Swag's South End Store. They are open 10 AM-7 PM. Swag's Sport Shoes south end location . Race Day pickup also available on site for those who can't make it out to Swag's, although early pickup is highly encouraged.