2 events in Nicholasville, Kentucky

Join us for the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by R. J. Corman Railroad Group!

When: August 15, 2026 (new date!)

Where: R. J. Corman Railroad Group Headquarters, Nicholasville, KY

Entry Fee: Registration fee is $30.

Free T-Shirt if registered by August 1st.

Race Perks: Complimentary Churned Banana Ice Cream* Fruit* Snacks * Heated Pavilion * Beautiful Closed Course and Cash Prizes!

Top Male and Female Prizes: $500 1st Place * $250 2nd Place * $100 3rd Place * 6 - $100 Random Drawings

NO PETS OR ROLLER SHOES PERMITTED ON PROPERY.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURSE.

NO SMOKING OR WEAPONS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.

PACKET PICK-UP

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT THE CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY CENTER, 1589 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington, KY 40504

Friday, August 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from Downtown Lexington:

· Travel Versailles Road towards Airport

· Turn left on Heartsbrook Lane (past Red Mile Road)

· Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)

· Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot

Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from New Circle Road:

· Travel towards downtown Lexington

· Turn right on Heartsbrook Lane (past Cardinal Hill Hospital)

· Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)

· Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot

You are permitted to pick up packets for friends and family members (no paperwork necessary)

***We will have Packet Pick-up on Race Day (Saturday) but we encourage you to pick your packet up early to avoid long lines. There will be race day registration from 8:10 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

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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