Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K
Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26 – December 30, 2026 in Murray, KY, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26 – December 30, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Location
- Astoria, Murray, KY
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Location:
Murray Calloway County Central Park, Murray, Kentucky
When:
Thanksgiving Morning-November 26, 2026
Late Registration: 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM
Race Starts 7:30 AM
Come "Move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving, and join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions nationwide!! The Murray Business Lions Club is pleased to announce our 9th annual Turkey Trot 5k Run or Walk. Last year’s event had 460 runners. Please help us make 2026’s race the largest yet!!
Why? Your participation and donations help local charities right here in Calloway County. We have previously donated to charities such as Soup for the Soul, Hope Calloway, the Need Line’s Backpack Program, and Murray Calloway County Parks & Recreation. If you're unable to participate, we encourage you to consider donating to the cause. You may donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/KY/Murray/MBLCTurkeyDay5K
On the morning of the event, we will give away traditional pies.
Trophies will be given to the first male and female finishers, the first male and female master finishers, and the grandmaster male and female finishers.
First, Second, and Third Age division awards will be given out based on the following.
Age: 0-6, 7-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100.
We will also award the largest corporate, club, and family teams.
Why do we ask for your height, age, and how far you have traveled?
We have trophies for the Tallest runner, the shortest runner, the oldest runner, and the youngest runner. We even have an award for the runner who has traveled the longest distance to attend our 5K race.
For those who like to dress up, we have trophies for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for best costumes. Costumes? That’s right. We encourage everyone to “dress up” for the occasion. Some pilgrims will likely be chasing a turkey or two around the event. We also encourage you to skip the registration line on event day by pre-registering. You can pre-register using the link below.
Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at the following location. https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Murray/MBLCTurkeyDay5K?fbclid=IwAR0kri_a0IVXVoErLUNzr-UHKnoK0PN8s6s0S2mNx54XWW25Mr8GPAvQ
Packet Pick-Up Location: Packet pickup will begin on Monday of race week.
Packet Pickup Times:
Monday, November 23rd
Tuesday, November 24th
Wednesday, November 25th
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Murray-Calloway County Library (rear entrance).
Mid-South Race Timing will be the professional chip timer for this year's event.
Mail applications to:
Murray Business Lions Club
P.O. Box 822
Murray, KY 42071
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Murray.
Host City
About Murray, KY
Population
17,888
as of 2023
City Elevation
519 ft
Nearest Airport
PAH
Barkley Regional Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26 – December 30, 2026
- Location
- Astoria, Murray, KY
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Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026