Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location: Nicholasville, KY; City County Park, 333 Fairground Way, 40356
Type: RUN

At a glance

Kick off Thanksgiving Week with a healthy 5K, supporting the Jessamine County Food Pantry on a paved course with awards and fellowship.

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For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K in Nicholasville, Kentucky, to kick off Thanksgiving Week in a healthy and community-minded way. This event features a paved course through City County Park and the By-Pass. Your participation supports the Jessamine County Food Pantry, with an optional non-perishable food drive. Enjoy a commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt, free race photos, and post-race refreshments.

What to expect

Run a 3.1-mile paved course through City County Park and the By-Pass.
Enjoy water support, post-race fruit, water, and granola bars.
Compete for age group awards and overall top finisher recognition.

Standout details

41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K
Benefits Jessamine County Food Pantry
Commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt
Free race photos

Perks & features

Awards
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Race Photos
Shirt

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Distances & registration

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 AM EST · From $28.25
Opens Apr 6, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 25, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 AM EST · From $28.25
Opens Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 25, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT

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From the organizer

Join us for the 41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00am in Nicholasville as we kick off Thanksgiving Week in healthy fashion.

RACE FEATURES

Paved course through City County Park and the By-Pass. Commemorative race long sleeve t-shirt 5K in-person and virtual option Water station at mid-point and finish line. Fruit, bottled water, and granola bars are available. Awards for Overall Top 3 M/F and Top M/F in the following age categories (11 and under, 12-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+) Free race photos (Thanks Dramatic Captures Photography) Music, food, and fellowship. Timing by RaceRise Proceeds/donations will benefit the Jessamine County Food Pantry . We will sponsor a non-perishable food drive in conjunction with the race.

PACKET PICKUP - Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, 11/21/2025 at the Coolidge Building (499 E Maple St. Nicholasville, KY, 40356) from 8am-4pm.

Race day PPU will be held at the Ag. Extension Office at City County Park (333 Fairground Way Nicholasville, KY 40356) from 7:45-8:45am.

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