

RunKY
Turkey Strut 5K
November 21, 2026 • Nicholasville, KY
Course Distances
5K
About this race
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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