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Date:
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Nicholasville, Kentucky
40356
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual

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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