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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

location_city Bardstown

location_on Kentucky

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calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

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About the Event

11th Annual Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll in support of The New Life Center

 

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Bardstown High School Gym, 400 N 5th St, Bardstown, KY 40004

 

Gobble up the fun this Thanksgiving morning! Whether dashing for a new personal best or taking a relaxed stroll with family to prepare for turkey day calories, the 11th Annual Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll is the perfect way to start your holiday. Join us for a 5k event supporting The New Life Center, a fantastic local organization committed to strengthening families.

Open to all ages, this event is more than just a race—it's a holiday tradition for many in Nelson County! Register by November 1st at 11:59 pm to secure your exclusive race day t-shirt and enjoy early bird rates. And remember, teams of 6 or more get an extra 10% discount!

 

Highlights:

Race Day T-Shirt: Sign up by November 1st to receive your unique race day t-shirt! Wear the shirt all day on Thanksgiving, and all the calories you eat are FREE! ;)

 

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Runners, the youngest and oldest runners, and Top finishers in these age categories:

Youth (12 and under)

Teen (13-19)

Apprentice (20-40)

Jouneyman (40-55)

Master (56 and over)

 

Family Fun: Kids 4 and under run for free; special family rates are available.

 

Registration Fees:

Early Bird (by November 1st): Adult $25 | Child (5-18) $15

 

Regular Rates: Adult $30 | Child (5-18) $20 | Family Rate (teams of 6 or more) eligible for 10% off

 

Packet Pickup: From 6:30 AM on race day.

Races Offered

5K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 5.5° / 15.0°
wb_sunny 1.8° / 12.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.4 /
water_drop 68.5%

About Bardstown

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Bardstown is a city in the Kentucky Derby Region, located 40 miles southeast of Louisville. It is the county seat of Nelson County. It calls itself "The Most Beautiful Small Town in America" and it's certainly at least a contender.

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