Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K runsignup.com
Date 26 Nov – 28 Nov, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $25.00 – $30.00
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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

About the event

13th Annual Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll in support of The New Life Center

 

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
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 12th 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

Virtual Participation Option: $30

 

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

Races offered

26Nov

Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$25.00
26Nov

Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K VIRTUAL

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Bardstown.

Temperature5.1° / 14.5°
Feels like1.4° / 11.4°
Sunshine hours6h 37m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall1.2 cm
Wind12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:22
Sunset18:30

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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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Dylan Ford M 23 — —
🥈 Joey Hartlage M 23 — —
🥉 Matt Hoyes M 43 — —
4 Caleb Flanagan M 16 — —
5 Christian Wright M 19 — —

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