Turkey Strut 5K

  • Date Sat 22nd November 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Nicholasville, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $28.25
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving week in a healthy and festive way at the 41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Nicholasville, Jessamine. Participants can look forward to a scenic paved course winding through City County Park and along the By-Pass, making it a delightful experience for both runners and walkers alike.

Whether you prefer to join in-person or participate virtually, this 5K race promises a fun-filled atmosphere complete with music, food, and community fellowship. Each registrant will receive a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt, and there will be ample refreshments, including water, fruit, and granola bars at the mid-point and finish line. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top three in each 5-year age group, ensuring that everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievements. Plus, be sure to bring along some non-perishable food items for the food drive benefiting the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to stay active and give back while enjoying a great day with friends and family!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL TURKEY STRUT 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST 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 3 M/F in 5-year age groups
* 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 - Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 20th, 5 - 7 pm at the Parks and Recreation office (499 E Maple Street) and on Saturday, November 21st from 7:45-8:45 am at the Ag Extension Building at City/County Park.

5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2433881]

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Unisex Race Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $28.25

    A competitive, gun timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved roadway surfaces. Awards for top finishers and age groups. Dogs on leashes are welcomed. Walkers welcomed.
  • 5K Wheelchair Division

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Unisex Race Long SleeveT-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $28.25

    A competitive, gun timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved roadway surfaces. Awards for top finishers and age groups.
  • Race Volunteer

    Incl. Commemorative Unisex Race Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    Free

    We need 5-10 volunteers to work a race day shift from 7:30-10:30am to make the race a success.

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Location

City County Park, 333 Fairground Way, Nicholasville, 40356, KY, United States

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