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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Kids Trot | Kids | Nov 26, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Louisville runs 34:29, about 11:06 a mile, based on 49 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:29 and men in 31:08.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
9400 Mill Brook Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (#1 Good Times Event Services LLC) for 2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:57 or better, the top quarter in 26:07, and half the field in 33:06; the last tenth came in after 55:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 18:23 | 15:32 |
| 20-29 | 19:05 | 16:45 |
| 30-39 | 20:10 | 15:55 |
| 40-49 | 19:51 | 17:54 |
| 50-59 | 25:20 | 19:15 |
| 60-69 | 24:42 | 21:32 |
| 70+ | 39:28 | 32:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 152 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 898 to 1,423 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:27 to 33:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,423 (+12%) | 33:06 | under 21:57 | 14:49 |
| 2024 | 1,276 (+45%) | 34:24 | under 24:03 | 15:09 |
| 2023 | 881 (-2%) | 34:47 | under 23:45 | 14:36 |
| 2022 | 898 | 40:27 | under 26:58 | 17:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Kentucky 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:07, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
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This year marks a milestone, as our annual Turkey Trot celebrates its 56th year! We’d like to invite you to celebrate with us by participating in this year’s 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk!
This family friendly event wouldn't be complete without a Kids Trot! Our kids trot is fun for all ages 2-10! Our course is set up on a football field near the finish line. We provide different distances to match each age level's abilities. Our Kids trot will start promptly at 10:00 am. Each race heat will be based off age and will be announced. Here are the distances by age group: