Turkey Strut 5k

From Nicholasville-Jessamine Co Parks and Rec

Saturday, November 21, 2026

7:30 AM EST

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Free–$33.25 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting day of health and community at the annual Turkey Strut 5K, hosted by the Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation! This vibrant event will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM in Nicholasville, Jessamine. Perfectly timed to kick off Thanksgiving week, the Turkey Strut 5K features a scenic paved course that winds through The Fairgrounds at City County Park and the By-Pass, making it an enjoyable experience for runners of all levels.

Participants can choose between in-person and virtual options for the 5K, ensuring everyone can join in the fun. Each runner will receive a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt and enjoy refreshments like fruit, bottled water, and granola bars along the route. With awards for the overall top three male and female finishers, as well as age category winners spanning from ages 11 and under to 80 and over, there's plenty of opportunity to celebrate your achievements! Best of all, proceeds will benefit the Jessamine County Food Pantry, and a non-perishable food drive will be held in conjunction with the race. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, community spirit,

Races

5k Run/Walk

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

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.

9:00 AM EST

$33.25

Register
5k Wheelchair Division

Closes in 5 days

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

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

9:00 AM EST

$33.25

Register
Race Volunteer

Incl. Commemorative Unisex Race Long Sleeve T-shirt

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

7:30 AM EST

Free

Register

Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR OUR 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 The Fairgrounds at 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)
* Timing by RaceRise
* Group and individual costume prizes

Proceeds/donations will benefit the JESSAMINE COUNTY FOOD PANTRY. We will sponsor a non-perishable food drive in conjunction with the race.

PACKET PICKUP - 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. Race Day registrations welcome.

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