Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K
Bardstown · starts 8:00 AM
Kids' runVirtual option
Usually 37°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 31°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
$30 from Nov 1
Kentucky turkey trots 2026
24 races in Kentucky on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:00 AM, entries start at $5. Louisville has more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Louisville
Usually 37°F at 8 AM, feeling like 30°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 30°F and 52°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 6 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 12 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 6mph.
Coldest
21°F
2013, felt like 13°F
Warmest
59°F
2010, 12mph wind
Last year
34°F
2025, felt like 25°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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24 races
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The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk
Bowling Green · starts 7:00 AM
5K3KKids' run
Usually 38°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Run Turkey Run
Burlington · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$35 from Nov 16
Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
Clay · starts 8:30 AM
Kids' run
Usually 39°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE
Danville · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 37°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Titletown long sleeve shirt
$37.50
$42.50 from Nov 25
31st Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2026)
Frankfort · starts 8:00 AM
Usually 37°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
Hardinsburg Turkey Trot
Hardinsburg · starts 8:00 AM
5K2 mi
Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 31°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
$25 from Nov 18
Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY
Hazard · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
2026 B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K
Henderson · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 40°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35 from Nov 1
Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Bluegrass Community Action
Lawrenceburg · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
$5
Thoroughbred Classic 5K
Lexington · starts 9:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Long Sleeve Race Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 2
Turkey Trot 5K
London · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 37°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 23
2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix
Louisville · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Shirt Size
$40
$45 from Oct 30
47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run
Louisville · starts 9:00 AM
5 mi5K1.2 mi
Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 13
Anchorage Turkey Trot
Louisville · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
$30
$35 from Nov 1
KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K
Louisville · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K
Louisville · starts 8:45 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 37°F at 8:45 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Commemorative Event Gear!
$42.99
Run for the Hungry
Madisonville · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 31°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
LL Fitness Turkey Trot
Mayfield · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K
Murray · starts 7:30 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: Gildan Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$30
Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk
Nancy · starts 7:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 39°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: Shirt
$25
$30 on race day
West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Paducah · starts 7:30 AM
5K10K
Usually 39°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$50 on race day
9th Annual Living Well Fitness Turkey Trot
Walton · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Williamsburg, Ky
Williamsburg · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 38°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
$25 from Nov 22
Kentucky turkey trots by town
Kentucky turkey trot questions
- When are the Kentucky turkey trots in 2026?
- All 24 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:00 AM: The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk (Bowling Green). 20 of the 24 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Kentucky?
- None of the 24 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Bluegrass Community Action (Lawrenceburg) at $5.
- Which Kentucky turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 24: West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Paducah).
- Which Kentucky turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 8 of 24 add a kids' dash or fun run: 2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix (Louisville), Anchorage Turkey Trot (Louisville), Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run (Clay), Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K (Louisville), Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk (Nancy) and 3 more.
- Do Kentucky turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 14 of 24 have a higher price coming. The soonest is 2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix (Louisville), going from $40 to $45 on Oct 30.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Louisville?
- At 8 AM it's usually 37°F, feeling like 30°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 21°F in 2013 to 59°F in 2010. It was at or below freezing in 6 of those years.
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