B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K

B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K takes place in Henderson, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. It is a single-distance event: a 5K (3.1 miles) that starts at 9:00 a.m., giving you a mid-morning run before the holiday gets underway. The race name refers to its organizing group, B.I.A.C., and the format follows the classic turkey trot template of a short, accessible run open to the whole community.

A 5K on Thanksgiving morning suits almost everyone. If you are new to running, a six-week plan of three sessions a week that mixes walking and jogging and builds toward 30 minutes of continuous running will get you to the finish feeling good. If you race regularly, the 9:00 a.m. start leaves time for a proper warm-up with a mile of easy jogging and a few strides, and the distance is short enough to run hard without compromising the rest of your holiday. Either way, dress for the conditions and start conservatively over the first half mile.