Join us for the 41st Annual Turkey Strut 5K on Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00am in Nicholasville as we kick off Thanksgiving Week in healthy fashion. RACE FEATURES Paved course through 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) Music, food, and fellowship. 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 - Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, 11/21/2025 at the Coolidge Building (499 E Maple St. Nicholasville, KY, 40356) from 8am-4pm. Race day PPU will be held at th
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 21.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Nicholasville, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
