St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk is back for its 18th year, returning to the campus of Thomas More University on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

The Turkeyfoot Trot 5K is a fall tradition for hundreds of Northern Kentucky runners and walkers, with many families making it part of their Thanksgiving-season celebration. From its humble beginning as a gathering of neighborhood families at St. Barbara Catholic Church on Turkeyfoot Road, the race has grown into St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s largest annual fundraiser.

Proceeds support St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s mission of serving neighbors in need, particularly during the holiday season, when requests for emergency assistance rise. Funds raised through registration fees are distributed to parish-based Conferences, with Vincentian volunteers then provide food, rent and utility assistance, beds, winter coats, and other essentials directly to families in their homes.

This year’s event comes at a time when many local households are experiencing reduced access to SNAP benefits. As many as 600,000 Kentuckians have been affected by these changes, leading more families to seek help. The Turkeyfoot Trot 5K is a meaningful way for the community to support those who need a helping hand during the holidays – simply by showing up.

“As SNAP benefits shrink and food prices rise, community support has never been more essential to our mission,” said Karen Zengel, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky. “The Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk helps meet the growing demand for food and emergency assistance by providing direct financial support, as well as care and compassion, to local families who need help now.”

The race begins at 9:00 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. outside the Saints Center at Thomas More University. Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw, host of WCPO 9’s “Cincy Lifestyle,” will serve as emcee.

Online registration is open at www.svdpnky.org and www.runsignup.com:
• $25 for adults
• $20 for children 14 and under

Walk-up registration will also be available on race morning.

Early packet pick-up is available at Tri-State Running Company (148 Barnwood Dr., Edgewood) on:
• Thursday, November 13: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday, November 14: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Families will also enjoy the free Kids Fun Run for children 10 and under shortly after the 5K. After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited inside Steigerwald Hall for a post-race party, complete with food, refreshments, awards, and raffle prizes.

The Turkeyfoot Trot 5K is made possible through the generosity of local businesses and community partners.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

Title: Stock Yards Bank & Trust, A Friend of SVdP NKY

Platinum: DBL Law, Hollaender MFG Company, Bluegrass Aerie #964, Tim & Shirley Pieper

Gold: ARSLoaner, AssuredPartners, Bob’s Original Sweeper Shop, CDI Electric, Dean Dorton, Ed & Arlene Sparks, Employee Management Services, Ford’s Garage, Henke Industrial, Pat & Dennis Coyne, US Bank

Silver: Beiting Dental, Boone Ready Mix, Inc., Florence Veterinary Hospital, GBBN, Hometown Concrete, Linmarck Inc., Pinnacle Engineering, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, The Volmer Family

Bronze: Access Audio & Video, Action Heating & Air, Inc., ARCpoint Labs, Ashley Construction, Ashley Kennedy State Farm, Camco Hydraulics, Castellini Company, Central Bank, Colonial Heights Senior Living, Conservative Financial Solutions, DCCH Center Foster Care, Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Elite Medspa, Fred Espenschied Plumbing, Hansman Enterprises, LLC, Paul Hemmer Company, Heritage Bank, Huff Realty-Paul Topmiller, Hummel Hatfield Agency Inc., J-Mar Concrete and Excavating, Joe & Karen Elfers, John Kennedy State Farm, Karen Enzweiler & Lawrence Brennan, Linnemann Funeral Homes, Local Trend, Mary, Queen of Heaven Conference, Middendorf Funeral Home, Pension Corp. of America, Rawe Financial Group, Rudler, PSC, Schneller Knochelmann, Steve Knapp, CFP, SVDP of Bracken County, Teresa Wilkins, The Bradley Family, Wade & Jolene Powers

Media Sponsor: LinkNKY

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual walker, or joining for the first time, the Turkeyfoot Trot 5K is a rewarding way to stay active, celebrate community, and spread kindness as the holidays approach. Every step you take helps a neighbor in need.To learn more or register, visit www.svdpnky.org.