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Events Near Utica KY

Hardinsburg Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Breckinridge County County Courthouse Square
Hardinsburg, KY
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Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Evansville, IN
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Everbodys Annual Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
EverBody's Fun And Fitness Center
Tell City, IN
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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Downtown Clay
Clay, KY
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Henderson Presbyterian Church
Henderson, KY
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Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights - Bright Lights 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 5:45pm
Garvin Park
Evansville, IN
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Bright Lights 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 5:45pm
Garvin Park - Bosse Field
Evansville, IN
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Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Smothers Park
Owensboro, KY
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Pirate 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:30am
Mahr Park
Madisonville, KY
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Rotary Santa Run 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Walk and Santa Elf kids run

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:30am
Eykamp Scout Center
Evansville, IN
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Santa Claus Arts and Crafts Show

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Heritage Hills Middle School
Lincoln City, IN
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Henderson County Chapter

Henderson County Chapter

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Henderson, KY
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Twin Lakes Chapter Hunters Night Out

Twin Lakes Chapter Hunters Night Out

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Leitchfield, KY
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