Turkey Trails Louisville
Louisville's Turkey Trails offers a Thanksgiving-themed half marathon with festive swag.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Louisville, KY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 32
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Turkey Trails half marathon in Louisville, KY, provides a festive Thanksgiving-themed running experience. This event, which has seen steady field trends, draws participants from approximately seven states, offering a chance to celebrate the holiday season with a run.
Runners can expect a flat, road course that is ideal for achieving personal bests. The race provides essential amenities such as chip-timing with live results, custom bibs, and designer long-sleeve shirts for all half marathon participants. Delicious treats await finishers, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Beyond the half marathon, the event caters to families with 5k, 10k, and 1-mile options, as well as a kids' dash. A virtual race option is also available for those who cannot attend in person, ensuring everyone can participate and receive the event's signature swag.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
TBD, Louisville, KY, 40258
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~35 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:36:22
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 32 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2019
Total finishers
32
Median time
2:16:29
Latest turnout
32
States
7
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails Louisville?
The Turkey Trails Louisville is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails Louisville take place?
It takes place in Louisville, Kentucky.
What distances does the Turkey Trails Louisville offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual, 1 Miles.
Is the Turkey Trails Louisville course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails Louisville is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Turkey Trails Louisville?
HalfRuns has finish records for 32 runners who have completed the Turkey Trails Louisville.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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