Turkey Strut 5K

Turkey Strut 5K

Nicholasville, KY
Nov 23, 2025
5K

Sub-events Details

5K Run/Walk

5K
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Adults

5K Wheelchair Division

5K
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Wheelchair race
in person
Adults

Event details

Join us for the 40th Annual Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, November 23rd 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 available.
  • Overall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F Age Group Awards (0-5, 6-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+)
  • Music, food and fellowship for our post race celebration.
  • 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 - Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 22nd 10 am - 7 pm at the Parks and Recreation office (499 E Maple Street) and on Saturday, November 23rd from 7:45-8:45am at the Ag Extension Building at City/County Park.

FORM A TEAM - We have Social Teams available again this year!  Form a team and invite your friends, family and coworkers to join you.  The more the merrier.  We'll have a prize for the largest Social Team.

5K ROUTE MAP

Price starting at:

$25