Turkey Trots Near Paducah: 2026 Races, Dates and Registration
Five organizer-listed races fall during Thanksgiving week within about 40 miles of Paducah, including Thanksgiving Day events in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray. The Madisonville race is also included as a nearby event, though it is slightly beyond 40 miles by some routes.
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| Race | Where | Race day | Start time | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K | Paducah | Thu November 26, 2026 | 7:30AM CST | 5K $40; 10K $40 |
| LL Fitness Turkey Trot | Mayfield | November 26, 2026 | 8:00AM CST | $25 |
| Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K | Murray | November 26, 2026 | 7:30AM CST | $30 |
| Lions Club Light The Way 5 K | Benton | Sat November 21, 2026 | 5:00PM CST | $30 |
| Run for the Hungry | Madisonville | November 26th, 2026 | Kids run starts at 8am, 5k run/walk starts at 8:15am | See website |
Every race, in detail
West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K
215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001
- 5K
- 10K
- Race day
- Thu November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30AM CST
- Entry fee
- 5K $40; 10K $40
The West KY FCA and Edward Jones Turkey Trot offers 5K and 10K races in downtown Paducah. Proceeds support scholarships for students to attend Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Camp at Western Kentucky University.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Nov 5. Plans change; confirm before you go.
LL Fitness Turkey Trot
700 Douthitt St, Mayfield, KY 42066
- 5K
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00AM CST
- Entry fee
- $25
- Good for
- A local nonprofit
The LL Fitness Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning race starting and finishing at Mayfield High School. Proceeds go to a local nonprofit, which the listing does not name.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Nov 5. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K
Central Park, Murray, KY 42071
- 5K
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30AM CST
- Entry fee
- $30
- Good for
- Local Calloway County charities
The Murray Business Lions Club Turkey Trot is a 5K run or walk held at Murray-Calloway County Central Park. The organizer says participation and donations support local Calloway County charities.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Nov 5. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Lions Club Light The Way 5 K
596 US Hwy 68, Benton, KY 42025
- 5K
- Race day
- Sat November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00PM CST
- Entry fee
- $30
The Benton Lions Club’s 5K takes place at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville. The listing describes the event as a run among the park’s Christmas lights.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Nov 5. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Run for the Hungry
Mahr Park, 465 Mahr Park Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
- 5K
- 1/4-mile kids fun run
- Race day
- November 26th, 2026
- Start time
- Kids run starts at 8am, 5k run/walk starts at 8:15am
- Good for
- Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County
Run for the Hungry offers a 5K run/walk and a children’s quarter-mile fun run at Mahr Park. The race raises funds for the Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Nov 5. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
When are turkey trots and Thanksgiving races near Paducah open this year?
West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K: Thu November 26, 2026. LL Fitness Turkey Trot: November 26, 2026. Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K: November 26, 2026. Lions Club Light The Way 5 K: Sat November 21, 2026.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the race's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Thanksgiving. Run a race in Paducah, KY that should be here? Tell us.
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