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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat November 22, 2025 Nicholasville, KY 40356 US Directions
Kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Healthy Fashion at this 40th Annual Race!
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Events

5K Run/Walk

$25 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after October 26, 2025 at 7:30am EDT

5K Wheelchair Division

$25 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after October 26, 2025 at 7:30am EDT

Race Volunteer

$0 7:30AM EST - 12:00PM EST Registration Opens April 21, 2025 at 8:00am EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://njcpr.org/.

Place

City County Park
402 Park Drive
Nicholasville, KY US 40356

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
  • 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.

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Sponsors

Family Friendly Fun!

We love when families, companies, teams, etc. participate together! Join as a group and create your own running team.

Turkey Strut 5K --- Long sleeve custom race t-shirts for All!

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