HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Registration is now open for the 22 annual Hopkinsville Turkey Trot.
The Turkey Trot is a free 5k race that begins and finishes in Downtown Hopkinsville. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 23. The race will being on Main Street and wind through parts of downtown and the Hopkinsville Greenway Trail.
Race participants are encouraged to register online at hoptownrec.com, even though the race is free. Souvenir race shirts are $25 and the deadline to guarantee the correct sized race shirt is Nov. 9.
The Turkey Trot is a longstanding community tradition for families and many individuals in Hopkinsville. Over the last 20 years, the annual event has attracted 1,200-1,500 participants, according to Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Department.
For additional information and any questions, call Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation at 270-887-4290.