Name: Run Turkey Run
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Burlington

About the Event

17th Annual "Run Turkey Run" 5K Run and 5K Walk

Thursday, November 26, 2026 9:00 am

England-Idlewild Park, Burlington, KY

Join us in NKY for a fun start to your Thanksgiving Day. A great alternative to the Mega Turkey trots. 5K distance. Early Start. Free Parking. Get in, Get out, Get home!

NOTE: All registration is online for 2026

COORDINATES: 39.037775, -84.732804

ORGANIZER: Burlington Baptist Church

BENEFICIARY:

Race proceeds will go to the Burlington Student Mission Projects helping to serve local families. Please bring one or more canned or non-perishable food items for Saving Grace Food Pantry.

COURSE:

Out-and-back 5K course will take place entirely in the park

AWARDS:

Top Three overall male and females will receive a turkey. Where else can you can take your prize home and eat it?

Finisher medals to first 250 finishers.

RESULTS:

All results including top three Males and Females and age groups will be posted online.

AWARDS CEREMONY:

Immediately following the Race

CHIP TIMING:

This year's race will be accurately "chip timed" using MyLaps Bib Tag technology. No need to return chips this year!

EMAIL ADDRESS:

All pre-registered entries that include a valid email address will receive an email confirmation of registration prior to the race.

REGISTRATION FEE:

Cost (Through Sunday, November 15, 2026): $30 adults and $20 for kids 14 and under.

Cost (Monday, November 16 through Race Day): $35 adults and $25 for kids 14 and under.

NOTE: All registration is online for 2026. This includes race Day as well.

Race day is online and we will not accept cash.

T-SHIRTS:

T-shirts are optional and available for $15 while supplies last. Order early to be sure to get your size.

REGISTER ONLINE:

Online Pre-Registration at www.runningtime.net through Race Day.

NOTE: All registration is online for 2026. This includes race Day as well.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP

7:30 - 8:45 am at the venue! Look for signs and activity in our HQ park shelter.

NOTE:ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY FOR 2026

YOU MAY SIGN UP ON RACE DAY ONLINE ON YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET OR PHONE

EARLY PACKET PICK UP

There is no early packet pick up for this event

***** NO REFUNDS*****

Races Offered

5K

Nov 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Burlington.

thermostat Temperature

4.1° / 12.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.2° / 9.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:22

nightlight Sunset

18:24

About Burlington

Learn more about the host city, Burlington.

Burlington is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 17,318 at the 2020 census.