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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Morehead Conference Center, Morehead KY
5K
41–59°F · some rain risk
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2025
43–68°F
rain
2024
58–69°F
dry
2023
59–70°F
dry
2022
55–71°F
dry
2021
32–58°F
dry
2020
45–72°F
dry
2019
32–52°F
rain
2018
41–49°F
dry
2017
43–51°F
rain
2016
45–71°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7
Cloudy · 49–56°F
Saturday, Nov 7starts near 49°F · 8% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month, and for the past 15 years, we have kicked it off with a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer's in our community.
This year, join us for the 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run!
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Where: Morehead Conference Center
Race Time: 9:00 AM (New Start Time in 2026!)
We hope you can join us for a fun morning, including a health fair, refreshments, and education on Alzheimer's Disease. A more detailed agenda will be posted soon!
This special event raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, with all proceeds benefiting the Sisters of Notre Dame Eastern Kentucky Foundation Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Fund. Every dollar stays right here in our service region to support local families and caregivers.
Don’t want to walk or run? You can still make an impact:
Donate directly to the cause.
Share a photo of a loved one to be honored in our slideshow presentation.
Volunteer – we need extra hands this year!
Local businesses can sponsor the event and have their logo featured on the back of our race shirts!
This year's race packets will include a commemorative shirt and race bib.
- Packet pickup will be available on Friday, Nov 6th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Morehead Conference Center.
- Make your race morning less stressful and pick up your packet on Friday!
- Packets may also be picked up on race morning starting at 7:30 am in the same location.
Check out the Event Info page for the tiered pricing schedule (click Registration Details button).
Please join us! — Sign up, Donate, or get involved today!
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