Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K
About this race
12th 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.
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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K
Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K VIRTUAL
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bardstown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets at 5:24 PM local time (EST) in Bardstown on November 26, 2026 — 9h 50m of daylight.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bardstown
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Bardstown 5K Races 3 races
- Bardstown Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Bardstown events
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