HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Start a new holiday tradition by taking part in the free Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Hopkinsville.
At 8 a.m. on Nov. 26, walkers, runners, joggers, skaters, bikers and even four-legged friends on leashes are invited to participate in the 3.1-mile route. The Turkey Trot remains a free, non-competitive and non-timed event, welcoming approximately 1,200–1,500 participants each year, according to information from Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation.
Dressing up in matching shirts or turkey themed outfits are encouraged to add fun to this festive event. To honor this tradition, parks and recreations hosts a costume contest before the race with the winner selected by audience applause.
Although it is free, all participants are asked to register online prior to race day. This year, participants will also have the option to purchase a commemorative Turkey Trot race shirt for $30. Proceeds from shirt sales will benefit the Hopkinsville Greenway Rail Trail, which serves as part of the Turkey Trot course.
Registration is open through Nov. 18. The race will begin on Main Street in downtown Hopkinsville and ends on the Greenway Rail Trail.
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