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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
City County Park, Nicholasville KY
5K
36–53°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–62°F
rain
2024
34–44°F
dry
2023
45–59°F
rain
2022
23–49°F
dry
2021
41–48°F
rain
2020
51–58°F
dry
2019
39–57°F
dry
2018
25–47°F
dry
2017
38–57°F
dry
2016
27–43°F
dry
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About this race
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
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.
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