Turkey Strut
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Turkey Strut 5K : Nicholasville, KY
The Turkey Strut 5K is a community road race held in late November 2025 at City County Park, 333 Fairground Way, Nicholasville, KY. The event offers an in-person and virtual option and includes a 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Wheelchair Division. A volunteer option is also listed for the event.
Logistics and race features
Entry for the two paid events is $25, with the price increasing after October 26, 2025; volunteer registration is free. The course is paved and runs through City County Park and the By-Pass. Race features include a commemorative long sleeve race shirt, water stations at mid-point and the finish, fruit and granola bars, free race photos, and timing provided by RaceRise. Awards are given to the overall top three men and women and to the top three men and women in five-year age groups. Proceeds and donations benefit the Jessamine County Food Pantry and a non-perishable food drive will accompany the race. Packet pickup is scheduled at the Parks and Recreation office (499 E Maple Street) and at the Ag Extension Building at City/County Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.