Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge
Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge is a running race on November 21–22, 2026 in Nicholasville, KY, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- November 21–22, 2026 (53 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Are you 1 Tough Turkey? Then try to complete the challenging, difficult courses we have either on Saturday (10K) or Sunday (5K).
Are you the TOUGHEST TURKEY? Then try to complete the 2-day challenge of both difficult courses we have prepared for you to "feast" on.
We are making sure you burn some serious calories so that you can enjoy all the food you look forward to enjoying the rest of Thanksgiving week!
YOU CAN JOIN OTHER RUNNERS AT THE OFFICIAL FIRST START of 10am both mornings....OR...come and start the race when you are ready anytime from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday / 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday.
Events
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dix Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
About Nicholasville, KY
Population
31,625
as of 2023
City Elevation
931 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
53
Days to train
- Race
- Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge
- Date
- November 21–22, 2026
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Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge
Nov 21, 2026