Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run takes place in Clay, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is listed as a single format, the Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run (3.1 miles), starting at 8:30 a.m. As the name suggests, it welcomes both people who want to run the full distance and those who prefer to treat it as a relaxed holiday outing.

A small-town 5K like this one is a good first race: the distance is approachable, the atmosphere is informal, and you can walk parts of it without anyone minding. If you are starting from scratch, give yourself about six weeks of three easy sessions per week, mixing walking and running until you can cover the distance continuously. If you already run regularly, use the trot as a tune-up or a PR attempt, adding short intervals once a week and resting the two days before. The mid-morning start leaves time for a light breakfast a couple of hours beforehand.