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Kentucky Turkey Trots
16 turkey trots have a confirmed date in Kentucky this year.
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year — most turkey trots run that morning, the day before, or the Saturday after.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 16
- Active listings
- 16
Turkey trots in Kentucky
All 16 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by PublixLouisville, KY5K0.5 Miles
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest turkey trots in Kentucky
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Kentucky Turkey Trots: common questions
- How many turkey trots are there in Kentucky?
- RaceRove currently lists 16 upcoming turkey trots in Kentucky with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest turkey trot in Kentucky?
- By estimated field size, the largest is the Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K, with about 4,010 runners across all of its distances.
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