The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk 2026 — Bowling Green, KY

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Venue
1220 Fairview Avenue
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
Great Turkey 5K, Gobbler Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk costs $25.00. Taking place in Bowling Green, Kentucky on November 26, 2026, the event starts at 7:30 AM from 1220 Fairview Avenue. Participants can choose between a 5K run, a 3K run, or the Gobbler Walk option at the 3K distance. This Thanksgiving-season event accommodates both runners and race walkers, making it accessible for various fitness levels and preferences. The early morning start time allows athletes to complete their race before settling into the rest of the holiday.

From the Race Organizer
The 40th annual family event includes a 3K Walk (7:30 am start) and 5K Run (8:00 am start) with Thanksgiving themed door prizes and awards, and it is the sole fundraiser for the Bowling Green Running Club's High School Athletics Program. Any high schools in the following counties are eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Bowling Green Running Club: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Ohio, Simpson, and Warren. BGRC hopes to aid programs that don't have enough funds to adequately outfit their Track / Cross Country clubs with items such as uniforms and equipment needs. The BGRC officers and board members will review all applications and award as many as possible with the available funds generated from the annual Great Turkey 5K. Due to participant volume and separate start / finish locations, the 5K event is a gun start / chip finish event. It is strongly recommended that 5K participants pick up their bib chip during the early packet pickup to avoid long lines the morning of the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk 2026 — Bowling Green, KY?

The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk 2026 — Bowling Green, KY takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Where is The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk 2026 — Bowling Green, KY held?

The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk 2026 — Bowling Green, KY is held at 1220 Fairview Avenue in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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