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Turkey Strut 5K

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Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 21 Nov, 2026

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About the Event

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.

5K ROUTE MAP

Races Offered

Race Volunteer

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

5K Wheelchair Division

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Nicholasville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.8° / 14.5°

wb_sunny 1.2° / 11.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.1 /

water_drop 69.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.8° / 14.5°

wb_sunny 1.2° / 11.5°

air 11.1 km/h

water_drop 69.2%

About Nicholasville

Learn more about the host city, Nicholasville.

Nicholasville is a city of 31,000 (2019) in Jessamine County in the Bluegrass Region. The city serves as both a residential area for Lexington-area commuters and as an employment and shopping center for central Kentucky.