Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Blue Grass Community Action

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
  • Price $5.65
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Lawrenceburg, Anderson! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun while supporting a great causeβ€”Blue Grass Community Action of Anderson County. The race begins at 9 AM, so make sure to arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in and warm-up. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get some exercise before the holiday feast, the Vamos Pavo 5K is perfect for everyone. Plus, there's no registration fee required for those who may need assistance, and families are encouraged to participate together. So lace up your sneakers and come out to celebrate community spirit, health, and gratitude this Thanksgiving morning!

Organiser's Description

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Vamos Pavo 5K, presented by Carbajal's Garden Center [https://www.facebook.com/carbajalsgardencenter] and benefiting Blue Grass Community Action of Anderson County! [https://www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org/]

Start your Thanksgiving morning with community and a good cause. All runners and walkers are welcome.

The race starts at 9 AM, so plan to arrive by 8:30 AM to get checked in and ready to go!

FAQS

* WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD THE REGISTRATION FEE OR DON'T WANT TO REGISTER ONLINE? Everyone is welcome at the Vamos Pavo 5K. If cost, online registration, or payment by credit card would make it difficult for you or your family to participate, you can register in person on the day of the event at no cost. No explanation is necessary, and you do not need a credit/debit card.
* DO I HAVE TO RUN? Not at all! Walkers are welcome, and you do not have to complete the entire 5K.
* WILL THE RACE BE TIMED? Yes, we will have volunteers keeping time, but this will not be a chip-timed race.
* WILL THERE BE T-SHIRTS? Not this yearbut we hope to add them in the future!
* CAN KIDS PARTICIPATE? Absolutely! Kids are welcome to participate with their families.
* CAN I BRING MY PET? Because space on the track is limited, pets cannot participate in the 5K. They are welcome to cheer you on from the sidelines, though!
* WHERE DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE GO? Proceeds from the Vamos Pavo 5K will benefit Blue Grass Community Action of Anderson County (https://www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org/) [https://www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org/%29]
* WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? The event will take place rain or shine unless conditions make it unsafe to proceed. Any weather-related updates will be shared with registered participants.
* CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH A STROLLER? Strollers are welcome, but we ask participants with strollers to be mindful of others and start toward the back of the group.
* DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? Definitely not! Whether this is your first 5K or your fiftieth, you are welcome.
* IS THERE A RESTROOM AVAILABLE? Yes. Restrooms are available at Anderson Community Park. We will not be bringing in additional portable restrooms.
* WILL THERE BE WATER AVAILABLE? Yes, but we encourage all participants to bring their own water bottles.
* WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? We encourage participants to arrive by 8:30 AM.
* ARE REGISTRATION CONTRIBUTIONS REFUNDABLE? Because all proceeds benefit Blue Grass Community Action of Anderson County, registration contributions are nonrefundable.
* CAN I REGISTER ON RACE MORNING? Yes, but registering ahead of time really helps us to plan! Please do your best to register by November 1st.
* DO I NEED TO PICK UP A RACE PACKET AHEAD OF TIME? Nope! We're keeping things simple for our first yearno race packets to pick up. Maybe we'll get fancy in 2027, but for now, at least we saved you a trip!



!Acomp'a~nanos la ma~nana del D'ia de Acci'on de Gracias para el Vamos Pavo 5K, presentado por Carbajal's Garden Center y a beneficio de Bluegrass Community Action of Anderson County!

Comienza tu ma~nana de Acci'on de Gracias disfrutando de la comunidad y apoyando una buena causa. Todas las personas que quieran correr o caminar son bienvenidas.

!La carrera comienza a las 9:00 a. m., as'i que planea llegar a las 8:30 a. m. para registrarte y estar listo para empezar!

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES

* ?QU'E PASA SI NO PUEDO PAGAR LA CUOTA DE INSCRIPCI'ON O NO QUIERO REGISTRARME POR INTERNET? Todas las personas son bienvenidas en el Vamos Pavo 5K. Si el costo, la registraci'on por internet o el pago con tarjeta de cr'edito dificultan que t'u o tu familia puedan participar, pueden registrarse en persona el d'ia del evento sin costo. No es necesario dar ninguna explicaci'on, y no necesitan una tarjeta de cr'edito o d'ebito.
* ?TENGO QUE CORRER? !Para nada! Las personas que prefieran caminar son bienvenidas, y tampoco es necesario completar los 5 kil'ometros.
* ?SE CRONOMETRAR'A LA CARRERA? S'i. Tendremos voluntarios registrando los tiempos, pero no utilizaremos chips de cronometraje.
* ?HABR'A CAMISETAS? Este a~no no, !pero esperamos poder ofrecerlas en el futuro!
* ?PUEDEN PARTICIPAR LOS NI~NOS? !Por supuesto! Los ni~nos son bienvenidos a participar con sus familias.
* ?PUEDO LLEVAR A MI MASCOTA? Debido al espacio limitado en la pista, las mascotas no podr'an participar en el 5K. Sin embargo, !son bienvenidas a acompa~narnos desde fuera de la pista para animar a los participantes!
* ?A D'ONDE VA EL DINERO DE MI REGISTRO? Los fondos recaudados por el Vamos Pavo 5K beneficiar'an a Bluegrass Community Action del condado de Anderson (https://www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org/)
* ?QU'E PASA SI HACE MAL TIEMPO? El evento se llevar'a a cabo con lluvia o buen tiempo, a menos que las condiciones hagan que no sea seguro continuar. Cualquier actualizaci'on relacionada con el clima se compartir'a con las personas registradas.
* ?PUEDO PARTICIPAR CON UN COCHECITO/STROLLER PARA BEB'E? S'i. Los cochecitos son bienvenidos, pero pedimos a quienes participen con uno que tengan consideraci'on por los dem'as y comiencen hacia la parte de atr'as del grupo.
* ?NECESITO TENER EXPERIENCIA CORRIENDO? !Definitivamente no! Ya sea tu primer 5K o el n'umero cincuenta, eres bienvenido.
* ?HABR'A BA~NOS DISPONIBLES? S'i. Hay ba~nos disponibles en Anderson Community Park. No instalaremos ba~nos port'atiles adicionales.
* ?HABR'A AGUA DISPONIBLE? S'i, pero recomendamos a todos los participantes a traer su propia botella de agua.
* ?A QU'E HORA DEBO LLEGAR? Recomendamos llegar antes de las 8:30 a.m.
* ?SE PUEDEN REEMBOLSAR LAS CONTRIBUCIONES DE INSCRIPCI'ON? Debido a que todos los fondos recaudados beneficiar'an a Bluegrass Community Action of Anderson County, las contribuciones de inscripci'on no son reembolsables.
* ?PUEDO REGISTRARME LA MA~NANA DE LA CARRERA? S'i, pero inscribirse con anticipaci'on nos ayuda mucho a planificar el evento. Si es posible, por favor inscr'ibete antes del 1 de noviembre.
* ?TENGO QUE RECOGER UN PAQUETE DE CORREDOR ANTES DE LA CARRERA? !Para nada! Este es nuestro primer a~no, as'i que vamos a mantener las cosas sencillas. No habr'a paquetes de corredor que recoger. !Quiz'as en 2027 nos pongamos m'as sofisticados, pero por ahora, al menos te ahorramos un viaje!

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  • Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K

    Incl. $0.65 Fee

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

    $5.65

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