45th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 45th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run in Louisville, Jefferson, on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This beloved local tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a festive morning of fitness and fun. Choose from three invigorating race distances: a challenging 5-mile run, a lively 5K with a stuffing theme, or a family-friendly 1.25-mile run/walk.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Iroquois Park, this event promises not only a great workout but also a vibrant community atmosphere. Participants can look forward to awards and prizes, including cash awards for overall male and female winners in the 5-mile and 5K categories, as well as exciting age group awards. Don’t forget to bring your creativity for the popular costume contest—where anything from turkeys to unicorns is welcome! With plenty of refreshments like coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider, plus race swag including long-sleeve shirts and medals for the first 1,500 entrants, this Thanksgiving Day Run is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. Grab your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and get ready for a memorable
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Iroquois Park, this event promises not only a great workout but also a vibrant community atmosphere. Participants can look forward to awards and prizes, including cash awards for overall male and female winners in the 5-mile and 5K categories, as well as exciting age group awards. Don’t forget to bring your creativity for the popular costume contest—where anything from turkeys to unicorns is welcome! With plenty of refreshments like coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider, plus race swag including long-sleeve shirts and medals for the first 1,500 entrants, this Thanksgiving Day Run is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. Grab your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and get ready for a memorable
Organiser's Description
LOUISVILLE'S TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY RUN!
Run or walk the five-mile course November 27th, Thanksgiving morning.
Events: 5 Mile Run (Course Preview [https://youtu.be/9FvYc2qdTeQ])
5K with Stuffing Run/Walk (5K Preview [https://youtu.be/hthm9VyOM2Q])
1.25 Mile Run/Walk
Where: Iroquois Park
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM 5 Mile Run
9:05 AM 5K with stuffing
9:10 AM 1.25 Mile Run/Walk
*Please note the roadways are open allowing access to the golf course. Use the pedestrian path while on the back side of the park.
AWARDS AND PRIZES!
* Overall Male and Female Cash Prize (5 Miler & 5K Only)
* Age Group Awards - Top 3 (5 Miler Only)
* Oldest Female Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)
* Oldest Male Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)
* First Stroller Finisher (5 Miler Only)
* Costume Contest
* $1000 in random drawing prizes
*Prizes will be awarded 10:30AM at DJ Booth
(must be present to win)
COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE, TEA & APPLE CIDER
Details coming soon!
COSTUME CONTEST
Put your creativity to work and wear a costume. Turkeys, unicorns, pies and ugly sweaters welcome. Grand prize $50.
RACE SWAG
Each Entrant will receive a top-quality long sleeve shirt and entry in drawing. First 1,500 entrants will receive a medal.
ENTRY FEES
* $35 early sign up. Online before October 15th. Register by Oct 15th and pick up early to guarantee shirt size. We cannot guarantee shirt size for race day packet pickup.
* $40 after Oct 15th. Online before Nov 15th.
* $45 after Nov 15th . Online prior to the start of the race.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pick up is Tuesday & Wednesday (November 25th & 26th) Thanksgiving week at Swag's South End Store. They are open 10 AM-7 PM. Swag's Sport Shoes south end location [https://www.swagssportshoes.com/]. Race Day pickup also available on site for those who can't make it out to Swag's, although early pickup is highly encouraged.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Race Day Packet Pickup will close 15 minutes before the 5 Miler start at 9:00 AM
PETS
Pets are allowed on the race course. For safety purposes, all pets must be leashed and runners with pets must start at the back of the runners and stay on the right side of the road.
PARKING
There is limited parking available in the Iroquois Amphitheater Lot during the event. Please do not drive or park on grass areas in Iroquois Park.
Overflow parking is available in Colonial Gardens, 818 W Kenwood Dr, Louisville, KY 40214 and DeSales High School, 425 W Kenwood Dr, Louisville, KY 40214, which is a short walk to the Start and Finish Line.
AWARDS
5-MILE RUN AWARDS
MALE/FEMALE
OVERALL CASH AWARD
1ST $150, 2ND $100, 3RD $50
ALL OTHER AWARDS GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SWAGS SPORTS SHOES: AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP STARTING DECEMBER 2ND DECEMBER 13TH AT SWAGS SOUTH STORE.
AGE GROUP ARE THREE-DEEP M/F IN 5 YEAR BRACKETS FROM 14 AND UNDER TO 75 AND OLDER.
1ST $20, 2ND $15, 3RD $10
EUGENE BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD: OLDEST RUNNER $50
FIRST STROLLER $20 (MUST BEGIN BEHIND RUNNERS)
NO AWARDS FOR THE 5K OR 1.25 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
Run or walk the five-mile course November 27th, Thanksgiving morning.
Events: 5 Mile Run (Course Preview [https://youtu.be/9FvYc2qdTeQ])
5K with Stuffing Run/Walk (5K Preview [https://youtu.be/hthm9VyOM2Q])
1.25 Mile Run/Walk
Where: Iroquois Park
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM 5 Mile Run
9:05 AM 5K with stuffing
9:10 AM 1.25 Mile Run/Walk
*Please note the roadways are open allowing access to the golf course. Use the pedestrian path while on the back side of the park.
AWARDS AND PRIZES!
* Overall Male and Female Cash Prize (5 Miler & 5K Only)
* Age Group Awards - Top 3 (5 Miler Only)
* Oldest Female Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)
* Oldest Male Runner Prize (5 Miler Only)
* First Stroller Finisher (5 Miler Only)
* Costume Contest
* $1000 in random drawing prizes
*Prizes will be awarded 10:30AM at DJ Booth
(must be present to win)
COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE, TEA & APPLE CIDER
Details coming soon!
COSTUME CONTEST
Put your creativity to work and wear a costume. Turkeys, unicorns, pies and ugly sweaters welcome. Grand prize $50.
RACE SWAG
Each Entrant will receive a top-quality long sleeve shirt and entry in drawing. First 1,500 entrants will receive a medal.
ENTRY FEES
* $35 early sign up. Online before October 15th. Register by Oct 15th and pick up early to guarantee shirt size. We cannot guarantee shirt size for race day packet pickup.
* $40 after Oct 15th. Online before Nov 15th.
* $45 after Nov 15th . Online prior to the start of the race.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pick up is Tuesday & Wednesday (November 25th & 26th) Thanksgiving week at Swag's South End Store. They are open 10 AM-7 PM. Swag's Sport Shoes south end location [https://www.swagssportshoes.com/]. Race Day pickup also available on site for those who can't make it out to Swag's, although early pickup is highly encouraged.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Race Day Packet Pickup will close 15 minutes before the 5 Miler start at 9:00 AM
PETS
Pets are allowed on the race course. For safety purposes, all pets must be leashed and runners with pets must start at the back of the runners and stay on the right side of the road.
PARKING
There is limited parking available in the Iroquois Amphitheater Lot during the event. Please do not drive or park on grass areas in Iroquois Park.
Overflow parking is available in Colonial Gardens, 818 W Kenwood Dr, Louisville, KY 40214 and DeSales High School, 425 W Kenwood Dr, Louisville, KY 40214, which is a short walk to the Start and Finish Line.
AWARDS
5-MILE RUN AWARDS
MALE/FEMALE
OVERALL CASH AWARD
1ST $150, 2ND $100, 3RD $50
ALL OTHER AWARDS GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SWAGS SPORTS SHOES: AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP STARTING DECEMBER 2ND DECEMBER 13TH AT SWAGS SOUTH STORE.
AGE GROUP ARE THREE-DEEP M/F IN 5 YEAR BRACKETS FROM 14 AND UNDER TO 75 AND OLDER.
1ST $20, 2ND $15, 3RD $10
EUGENE BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD: OLDEST RUNNER $50
FIRST STROLLER $20 (MUST BEGIN BEHIND RUNNERS)
NO AWARDS FOR THE 5K OR 1.25 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
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