Turkey Strut 5K

Turkey Strut 5K

Kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Healthy Fashion at this 41st Annual Race!

Events

• 5K Run/Walk
  Price: $25
  Time: 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST
  Registration Opens April 6, 2026 at 8:00am EDT
• 5K Wheelchair Division
  Price: $25
  Time: 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST
  Registration Opens April 13, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
• Race Volunteer
  Price: $0
  Time: 7:30AM EST - 12:00PM EST
  Registration Opens April 20, 2026 at 8:00am EDT

Race Website: https://njcpr.org/

Location

City County Park
Nicholasville, KY 40356
US

Description

Join us for the 41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, November 22nd 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 M/F in various age categories.
• 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

• Friday, 11/21/2025: Coolidge Building (499 E Maple St. Nicholasville, KY, 40356) from 8am-4pm.
• Race Day: Ag. Extension Office at City County Park (333 Fairground Way Nicholasville, KY 40356) from 7:45-8:45am.