Turkey Strut 5K - Nicholasville, KY

Turkey Strut 5K takes place in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on November 21, 2026. The single event is a 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m., and it can be completed either in person or virtually. The course is paved and runs through the City County Park area. Registration includes a commemorative long-sleeve shirt, water stops on the course and post-race refreshments such as fruit and granola bars, with awards for the top overall finishers and age-group winners.

The event is an annual fixture that supports the Jessamine County Food Pantry through its proceeds and a non-perishable food drive, with music, food and a community feel around the finish. Timing is handled by RaceRise, so you will get an official result if you are chasing a time. On a paved park course, road shoes are the right choice. If the 5K is a new distance for you, build up over six weeks to 30 minutes of easy running; if you are racing, hold back on the first mile and use the second half to move up.