47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Louisville, Kentucky
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the 47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Louisville, Jefferson! This beloved annual event is a fantastic way to kick off your holiday while staying active with family and friends. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the 5-mile run/walk starting at 9:00 AM, the 5K with Stuffing at 9:05 AM, and a fun 1.25-mile run/walk at 9:10 AM, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Iroquois Park.

Embrace the festive spirit with a costume contest inviting creativityβ€”think turkeys, unicorns, and ugly sweaters! Plus, every entrant will walk away with a high-quality long sleeve shirt and a chance to win exciting prizes. With early registration options available until October 15, 2026, you can secure your spot and guarantee your shirt size. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate Thanksgiving in style while enjoying hot cocoa, apple cider, and the camaraderie of fellow runners. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!

Organiser's Description

LOUISVILLE'S TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY RUN!



EVENTS:

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5 MILE RUN/WALK (COURSE PREVIEW [https://youtu.be/9FvYc2qdTeQ])

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5K WITH STUFFING RUN/WALK (5K PREVIEW [https://youtu.be/hthm9VyOM2Q])

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1.25 MILE RUN/WALK



WHERE:

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IROQUOIS PARK



START TIMES:

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9:00 AM 5 MILE RUN/WALK

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9:05 AM 5K WITH STUFFING

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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.



COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE & APPLE CIDER



COSTUME CONTEST

PUT YOUR CREATIVITY TO WORK AND WEAR A COSTUME. TURKEYS, UNICORNS, PIES AND UGLY SWEATERS WELCOME.



RACE SWAG

EACH ENTRANT WILL RECEIVE A TOP-QUALITY LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND ENTRY IN DRAWING.



ENTRY FEES

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$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.

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$40 AFTER OCT 15TH. ONLINE BEFORE NOV 15TH.

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$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 11 AM-6 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

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5 MILE RUN AWARDS

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MALE/FEMALE

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OVERALL CASH AWARD

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1ST $150, 2ND $100, 3RD $50

*Prizes will be awarded 10:30AM at DJ Booth
(must be present to win)

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ALL OTHER AWARDS WILL BE GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SWAGS:

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AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP STARTING DECEMBER 2ND DECEMBER 13TH AT SWAGS SOUTH STORE.

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AGE GROUP (3 DEEP MALE/FEMALE IN 5 YEAR BRACKETS FROM 14 AND UNDER TO 75 AND OLDER)

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1ST $20, 2ND $15, 3RD $10

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EUGENE BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD: OLDEST MALE/FEMALE RUNNER $50

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FIRST STROLLER $20 (MUST BEGIN BEHIND RUNNERS)

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NO AWARDS FOR THE 5K OR 1.25 MILE FUN RUN/WALK

Races

  • 5 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • 1.25 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    $43.40

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Location

1080 Amphitheater Rd, Louisville, 40214, KY, United States

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