Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K is a Thanksgiving Day run and walk held in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County, on November 26, 2026. The single format is a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m. Billed as a community event suited to every fitness level, it offers a festive way to stay active before the holiday feast.

Because runners and walkers share the same 5K, you can approach it however you like. If you want to race, the 9:00 a.m. start gives you time for breakfast and an unhurried warm-up, and a few weeks of short interval sessions on top of your usual mileage will have you ready for a fast effort. If you are walking with family or trying your first 5K, a handful of comfortable 3-mile walks or run-walks in the weeks before will make race morning feel easy. Late November in Louisville can be cold at the start, so dress in layers you can remove once you are moving.