Races

Meet up for a Hamburg-area group run/walk every Saturday morning at 7:30 am. Check in at the John's Run/Walk Shop booth in the parking lot at 3090 Helmsdale Place in Lexington. All paces welcome. Then, join us for a FREE 5K on the 2nd Saturday of each month. We'll bring our timing clock so you can track your progress, and we'll provide snacks and water.

Run with us to help Reforest the Bluegrass! John’s Bluegrass Racing Company, ASICS & Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services are excited to present the seventh annual Reforest Frenzy at Hisle Farm Park. Race proceeds will help raise money to purchase trees for this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass in April. With your help, we hope to plant hundreds of trees after the race at home and thousands more during Reforest the Bluegrass. All race participants will receive a Reforest Frenzy shirt, and the option to take a tree to plant at home after their run or walk.  Overall Awards for Top 3 Male & Female in each distance. Packet Pickup: Thursday 3/19: 10am - 8pm @ John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502Friday 3/20: 10am - 8pm @ John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502 Race Day pick up at Race HQ @ Hisle Farm Park 7am - 8am. Sustainability:  Reforest the Bluegrass is an annual event at which volunteers of all ages get toget

Join our 3rd Annual Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K to benefit the Blood Cancer United! SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 at 3:00PM at COLDSTREAM PARK in LEXINGTON Our race will start behind the Embassy Suites North Lexington so come straight to the hotel for convenient/easy parking. Why? It’s all in support of a good cause: raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  RACE FEATURES: Flat, fast course on paved trail surfaces on the scenic Legacy TrailCommemorative unisex sized race T-shirts (Sizes S-3XL)Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)Free race photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)5K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash, and Virtual OptionSpecial Student/Child Pricing for the 5K ($20 for 18 and under)Music, food, fun and fundraising for a great cause! 5K RACE PRICING:     January 28-February 15 ($25), February 16-March 8 ($30), March 9-22 ($35) Blood Cancer United (Formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) i

We are very pleased to be returning to Mt. Brilliant Farm for The Perfect 10 in 2026! The Perfect 10 Miler and 10K is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 9:00 am at Mt. Brilliant Farm in northern Fayette County. This race is a fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit Surgery on Sunday, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides outpatient surgeries free of charge to income-eligible, uninsured individuals who do not qualify for federal or state assistance. To learn more about this unique program, please visit their website at www.surgeryonsunday.org This 10 Mile and 10K races are great preparation for many area half and full marathons like Run The Bluegrass, Kentucky Derby Festival, Flying Pig, and Horse Capital and the run will be entirely on paved surfaces through picturesque and historic Mt. Brilliant Farm.  Continuing in 2026!  The 5K race was a great success in 2025 and we are keeping it for 2026 for folks that want to experience the beauty of Mt. Brilliant Farm, but prefer a sh

The 39th annual Lions Run for Sight on Saturday, April 4, 2026, will be held at 9:00 AM at beautiful Masterson Station Park in Lexington.   Our race is an out-and-back 5K on paved roadway surface.  Runners, walkers, families, strollers, dogs (on a leash) are all welcome to participate.   RACE FEATURES Out and back course through scenic Masterson Station ParkChip timing and race management provided by RaceRiseCommemorative race T-shirtsOverall & Age Group AwardsVision Teams and Team Pricing, Prize for our largest Vision TeamFree Race Photos Music, food and fellowship Over 100 Door Prizes!!! 5K ROUTE MAP Who Benefits From our Run? This race provides funding for our vision of service in Lexington and the surrounding bluegrass community, including: Kentucky Lions Youth Camps - Support the annual blind and vision impaired youth camp financially to keep the camp free for the campers. Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation - A non-profit founded in 1954 by the Lions Clubs of Kentucky to provide

Come Run With The Horses in Lexington in our 11th Annual Horse Cap! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the 11th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon.   Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms.  You will never be out of sight of a horse farm! RACE FEATURES Scenic country course passing by 50+ Central Kentucky Horse FarmsLong sleeved performance/tech shirtsCustom finisher's medalsKentucky Horse Country inspired awardsPost Race StretchingFree Race Photos - 2 Photographers17 Hydration Stations serving water and electrolyte drink (8 stations on half)Race Pacers (Thanks ForWord Running)Convenient location to I-75/64 with 8 Hotels within 3 miles of Start/FinishVirtual option for those who can't join the race in person Our race will start at 7:30am from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area.  A short section (beginning and end of the race) will be on the Legacy Trail with

Channel your inner equine: Race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface.  The fourth annual edition of the Bluegrass Mile provides runners of all abilities a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile. Whether you're looking for a competitive mile or a community walk, all are welcome to join us for an evening on the track. We will also be introducing a 5k for 2026! 5k participants will experience the iconic Red Mile race track, and then exit the track for a short out and back before returning to the track, and running a lap of the inner circuit too!The number of sign ups for the mile will determine how many heats we will seed runners into. If numbers permit we will send the milers & 5k runners off at the same time.This is a unique opportunity to race around the track at Red Mile. We're unable to allow strollers or dogs for this race. Mile & Trotters 5k Routes Parking & Course Access Map

Join us for this 3rd annual race to raise funds for the homeless of Lexington while celebrating the life of Brandon True.  Special thanks to Anderson Communities for their Presenting Sponsorship.   SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 at 9:00AM at COLDSTREAM PARK/LEGACY TRAIL Race benefits the New Life Day Center   RACE FEATURES: Flat, fast course on paved trail surfaces on the scenic Legacy TrailCommemorative unisex sized race T-shirts (Sizes S-3XL)Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groupsFree race photosSocial teams to enhance your race experience.  Prize for the largest team.5K run/walk, 1-mile fun walk, Little Heroes Kid's Dash & virtual optionMusic, food, fun and fellowship for a great local cause! PACKET PICKUP   Our packet pickup will be Friday, 4/18/24 from 4-7pm at Drake's Restaurant on Leestown Road.  Come grab your packet and enjoy dinner at Drakes! 5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon

Join us for this inaugural race honoring Harper Grace Stone and benefiting Trisomy 18 Warriors! Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:00PM at Coldstream Park in North Lexington RACE FEATURES Flat, scenic out and back course on the popular Legacy TrailCommemorative race T-shirts (Mens/Womens/Youth sizes)Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)Overall & Age Group Awards (5K)5K Run/Walk (timed), 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under) and Virtual OptionSocial Teams to enhance your race experience/Prize for the largest teamIndoor Restrooms & Convenient Parking (Embassy Suites North Lexington)Food, fun and fellowship for a great cause! 5K ROUTE MAP PACKET PICKUP - Our plans for PPU will be announced closer to race week.  We will definitely have race evening PPU from 5:45-6:45pm at the Embassy Suites North Lexington. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see sponsorship levels and additional information below.

Big Blue Nation invites you for a unique 5K (5000 meters/3.1 mile) run/walk taking you on a course with a close-up view of several UK athletic venues. Kroger Simple Truth and UK Athletics along with support from the popular Girls on the Run youth running program are excited to offer this running or walking experience that starts outside of UK Football's home venue Kroger Field (Gate 12) and then FINISHES ON THE FIELD inside the stadium. During the race, you will take a journey around several UK sports facilities including Kroger Field (football), the football training facilities, Kentucky Proud Park (baseball), the Bell Soccer Complex, and the Tim Couch Practice Fields. Join us for the UK5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am. For younger runners (6 & under), we also offer the Jr. Wildcat Club Kids 100 yard dash race at 8:30am so that they can be a part of the Big Blue fun! A sprint race from end zone to end zone on Kroger Field. The UK5K will be a chip-timed race, with prize

Do you remember your favorite lunch lady? Did you love school pizza? Lunch ladies spend their school days hustling to feed kids. Now it’s your turn to hustle with the lunch ladies in this fun 5K.   Lace up your non-slip shoes and grab a hairnet because its race time!  Our 6th Annual Lunch Lady Hustle 5K and the 1/4 mile Kids Dash will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:15am at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Northwest Lexington.  We can’t wait to see you there! RACE FEATURES: Commemorative unisex sized, super soft, poly/cotton shirtsAwards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following 5-year age groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24 .... 75-79, 80+)Flat/fast course on paved surface at beautiful Coldstream ParkFree Race PhotosThe Lunch Lady Challenge --- A chance to hustle faster than the "Running Lunch Lady"Great music, food, fun and fellowshipBest Dressed Lunch Lady Contest5K, Kids (1/4 Mile) Dash and Virtual Participant option This race is being presented by the Fayette Count

Run alongside beautiful horse farms on Saturday May 16th as you take on Run The Bluegrass! With 10k and 5k options also available, there is a distance for everyone, so sign up the whole family, or your best friend, and make a weekend out of it.Start & finish, Race head quarters, and our Packet Pick Up Event are at Talon Winery.  Enjoy a variety of food and drink after the race from local food and coffee trucks, in addition to Talons wonderful selection of wines.  Packet Pick-ups will be hosted at John's Run/Walk Shop Locations & Talon Winery on the following days: Tuesday May 12th, 10am - 7pm at our Hamburg Location: 3090 Helmsdale Place.Wednesday 13th, 10am - 7pm at our Palomar Location: 3735 Palomar Centre.Thursday 14th, 10am - 7pm at our Chevy Chase Location: 317 S. Ashland Ave. Friday 15th, 11am - 7pm at Talon Winery: 7086 Tates Creek.  *There is no race day packet pick-up. If you or a friend/family member are unable to pick-up your packet in the week leading up to the

Join us for the race that celebrates all that is great about Lexington!   Join us for the 8th Annual BIG LEX 4 Miler on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00am at historic Keeneland Racecourse.  Online registration will open on January 1, 2026 with our "Early Bird" registration special.  The race is presented by VisitLEX and will be a celebration of all things Lexington as we officially kick off summer in the Bluegrass.  Our race will feature commemorative race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available), a unique 4-mile route through the historic Keeneland grounds, overall and age group awards, DJ, free race photos and more. In addition to the signature 4 Miler, we'll also have a 1 Mile Fun Walk, Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity.  Virtual runners/walkers make a donation to the race, and we will mail them their commemorative race shirt and bib.  This allows anyone anywhere to join in the fun! PACKET PICKUP  We will announce o

A running tradition in Lexington since 1990! Join us for the 36th Anniversary of Seton Catholic's Run For The Nun 5K & Kids 1/3 Mile Fun Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 8:00am.   RACE FEATURES Scenic 5K CourseCommemorative race T-shirtsOverall, Age Group and Team AwardsKids 1/3 Mile Dash (7:45am) Overall awards (top 3 M/F) will be based on gun time (head to head competition) and age group awards (top 3 M/F) will be based on chip time. Age groups are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, ..., 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.

Join us for the 6th Annual No Greater Honor 5K Run presented by Honor Flight Kentucky.  Run or walk 3.1 miles and receive a commemorative race shirt. SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026, AT 8:00AM AT KEENELAND RACECOURSE This race is about honoring our veterans and supporting a great local cause, Honor Flight Kentucky. (Read more about their mission below.)  Our race will feature a scenic 5K route on the historic Keeneland Racecourse grounds, commemorative men's/women's/youth sized race T-shirts, free race photos, overall & age group awards and more. RACE FEATURES: Scenic course at Keeneland RacecourseFree Race PhotosCommemorative Performance/Tech Race ShirtsOverall and Age Group Awards5K, 1 Miler and Kids Dash plus a Virtual Option for those who can't join us in personWalkers welcomed! We've enabled SOCIAL TEAMS for this race.  Expand your race day fun by starting or joining a social team.  Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize

Join us for our Superhero themed races which offer something for everyone (5K Run/Walk, 10K Run & Kids Super Sprint)!   SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 *** KID"S SUPER SPRINT - 7:30AM, 5K & 10K - 8:00AM *** KEENELAND RACECOURSE RACE FEATURES: Scenic course at the historic Keeneland Racecourse (Lexington KY)Commemorative Race Shirts & Enamel Collector PinsSuperhero themed race --- Prizes for: Superhero Boy & Girl, Superhero Man & Woman, Super Pet, Super Stroller & Best T-shirtChip timed (5K and 10K) --- Thanks RaceRiseFree Race Photos DJ James Hummel (Freestyle Entertainment)10K - Finisher Medals, Overall & Age Group Pins5K - Overall & Age Group Medal Awards Age Groups (5K & 10K) - 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29 .... (5 year) ... 75-79, 80+Kids Super Sprint (Ages 2-10) - receive a participant medal Our race supports Kerrington's Heart.  We provide hope, help and healing to CHD families. The purpose of this event is not only to increase overall

Join us for the 50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000 on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.   COURSE RECORDS Female: Katy Kunc  33:33.7 (2021) Male: Marcus Nenow 29:14 (1983) Push Rim Wheelchair Female: Aerelle Jones 32:09 (2018) Push Rim Wheelchair Male: Paul Dietrich 24:19 (1996) Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Male: Greg Queen 18:45 (2014) Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Female: Carley Pearson 25:44 (2014)

The Distillery Dash is the first in a three part XC series collaborating with local distilleries, breweries and wineries! Sign up early for the lowest prices, and Run for Bourbon! The Distillery Dash will feature a 5k and 10k cross-country race options at beautiful Masterson Station Park. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher's award, and a bourbon tasting drink ticket. Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the tasting tickets. The afterparty will run until 10:00 p.m., so hang around for music, bourbon tastings, drink sales, food trucks, and a great time! Register for all three races in the series for a special finisher's award at the end of the series! The 5k will be open to walkers, but we will enforce a cutoff pace of 16 minutes/mile for the 10k due to concerns with sunset. Event Map   Packet Pickup  Packet Pickup prior to Race Day TBD  Race day packet pickup: Friday, July 24, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Masterson Sta

The Shepherd’s House is hosting the 27th Annual Run for Recovery 5K and Fun Walk.  We are EXCITED to be BACK AT KEENELAND again in 2026 offering a live event.  Again this year a VIRTUAL Run/Walk option will be available for those who prefer to participate remotely and still support the Shepherd's House.  The Shepherd’s House operates several Recovery Treatment Programs throughout Central Kentucky ranging from In-Patient, Intensive Out-Patient, Recovery Housing, Community Impact, Recovery Community Center, and Jail Substance Abuse Programs.  All of our programs are highly structured programs that promote personal responsibility, accountability, and life skills to successfully live in recovery.    This fundraising event is a celebration of recovery and attracts both serious and recreational runners, walkers, and dogs.  This event has something for everyone. Family friendly, pet friendly, and supports a great mission!   We can't wait to see you at Keeneland in July 2026!  Join us

Join us for this 3rd Annual race that celebrate the life & legacy of CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott! Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:00am at Coldstream Park in North Lexington We race to make a difference and honor a life well lived.  The “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Run” is more than just a race; it is a tribute to a remarkable person, and an opportunity to give back. All proceeds will fund the “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Student Award” for undergraduate students in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Kentucky who embody Alan’s outstanding character. (Read more below) RACE FEATURES: Flat/fast 5K and 10K courses at scenic Coldstream Park in North LexingtonCommemorative super soft poly/cotton T-shirtsPatriotic themed raceAwards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age groups (5K & 10K)Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton!)Social teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)Convenient race morning packet pickup 5K run/walk, 10K ru

Let's close out the summer with Lexington's most exciting race! The 42nd Annual A Midsummer Night's Run!   The 2026 A Midsummer Night's Run presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30pm.  We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person.  Additionally the Fastest Kid In Town Kids Races (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm. RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, August 8, 2026) 4:30PM --- Packet Pickup Opens (Packet Pickup Tent on Courthouse Plaza Lawn)5:45PM --- Fastest Kid In Town Meeting with Parents/Kids (Corner of Limestone & Short Streets)6:00PM --- Fastest Kid in Town Races (Ages 2-12)7:20PM --- Brief Pre-Race Program7:30PM --- A Midsummer Night's Run 5K START8:00PM --- Awards Tent Open (For pickup of Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in each 5 year division)8:15PM --- Awards Presented to Top 3 Male & Female Overall winners RACE

Some run for fun. Some run for health. Now, run to change a life. Support the DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation's Employee Success Program!   Join us for the 8th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Keeneland Racecourse. The race will feature our signature 8K (4.97 miles), a 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk, and Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash. The races will cover much of the scenic Keeneland grounds. Run or walk the 4K with strollers welcomed. The 8K is a double loop course and only for runners who can maintain a 15 minute/mile pace. We also have a Virtual Runner/Walker category for those who want to support the race and cause, but who cannot join us in person. Register as a virtual runner/walker, and we'll mail your race packet (bib & race shirt), and you can run/walk your own DV8K or 4K on your own timeline anywhere in the world. The 2026 DV8K Run will raise funds to further DV8's mission of employing and empowering people in early st

Run for wine at the eighth annual Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K at Talon Winery! Participants will run a beautiful cross-country race at Talon Winery, and receive a finishers award and drink ticket redeemable for one glass of Talon wine. Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the glass of wine. Stick around after the event to shop the great selection of wines and hang out with live music! The after-party will run until 10 p.m. in the Talon Winery tasting room and Monarch Pavilion. Packet Pickup  TBD   Race day packet pickup: Friday, August 29, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Talon Winery Tasting Pavilion. If possible, please pick up your packet early to help ensure a smoother race day. You may also pick up for friends.    The Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series is presented by John’s Bluegrass Racing Company and sponsored by Diadora.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Freebird 5K Run/Walk honoring the life & legacy of Charles "Charlie" O'Connell. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT COLDSTREAM DOG PARK/LEGACY TRAIL RACE FEATURES: Flat/fast and scenic course at Coldstream Park/Legacy TrailCommemorative unisex sized T-shirts (Or select the No Shirt option)5K Run/Walk, 1 Miler (untimed) Fun Walk & Virtual OptionOverall Top 3 M/F & Top 3 M/F Age Group Awards (0-14, 15-19, 20-24 and 5-year groups to 65-69, 70+)Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography) & Finish Line Photo ContestSocial Teams to Enhance Your Race Experience (Prize for the largest team)Convenient race morning Packet Pickup at Coldstream ParkFood, fun and fellowship as we honor a great Lexingtonian and his legacy Our race will benefit the Lexington Public Safety Museum which is dedicated to preserving, collecting, and exhibiting the history of all public safety agencies within Fayette County, Kentucky. It serves as an am

The Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight will be hosted by The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall, on  Sunday, September 13,  2026. The USAT-sanctioned event features a 400-meter swim in a heated, outdoor pool with a time trial start on 15-second intervals.  The duathletes will instead be treated to a relatively flat, fast and scenic 2-mile run behind and beside Spindletop. Both Tri and Du events will then transition to a 12.6-mile bike course on low-traffic roads in the beautiful horse country located just east of the Kentucky Horse Park. The Tri and Du events both finish with a 3 mile run. The aqua-bike will have the same format as the triathlon for the swim and bike stages. ATTENTION: Aqua-bike athletes timing will end upon re-entering the transition area after the bike stage. Aqua-run athletes will start the swim once the last triathlete/aqua-biker is out of the pool and then do the same swim course, followed by a quick transition and out onto the 3-mile run course. Must register by Wednesday

Event Date: September 25th - 27th, 2026Location: Kentucky Horse Park Campground, Lexington, KY   The Bourbon Burn — part bike tour, part bourbon festival — is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and Thoroughbred horse farms of central Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to distilleries nestled amongst the rolling bluegrass hills. Daily distance options range from 20 - 100+ miles and stop at numerous distilleries big and small throughout the event. Back at Bourbon Base Camp - located at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington, KY - sip local bourbon from the same distilleries you biked to that day (plus others!) and enjoy live entertainment as you mix and mingle with friends, old and new. Registration is open to riders 21+ (by event date).  The Burn offers loops departing from the Bourbon Base Camp each morning. Decide each day just how much Burn you want to earn, with short, medium, or long options rang

Join us for this fun 5th annual race at Coldstream Park to support NICU babies. The 5th Annual RUN BABY RUN 5K will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00am at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Northwest Lexington.  Run/walk in-person or join us as a virtual participant and run/walk your 3.1 miles from anywhere.  We also have a Kid's Dash (1/4 mile) for kiddos 10 and under! RACE FEATURES: Flat/fast course on the Legacy Trail through scenic Coldstream ParkCommemorative race T-shirtsFree race photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)Chip timing (Thanks RaceRise)Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups (5-year divisions)Social teams to expand your race fun/experience (We'll have a prize for the largest team)5K run/walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash and Virtual optionFood, fun and fellowship 5K ROUTE MAP PACKET PICKUP    We will be holding our packet pickup on race morning (Saturday, 9/26/26) from 7:30-8:45am at Coldstream Park.  If the size of the race grows to the point of needing an

Join us for the 12th annual Raven 10K Trail Run on the grounds of Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Our 2026 in-person race will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 9:00am. There will also be a Raven 10K Virtual option for those who want to participate on their own schedule.  The race is presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation! REGISTRATION FEE:  $42 Raven 10K (In-person) until September 13th at 11:59pm, $50 after. - $30 Raven 10K (virtual) Race Capacity: 170 Runners (Limit in place due to parking capacity at the park) PACKET PICKUP:  TBD LAST CHANCE PACKET PICKUP: Sunday, September 27th 7:30 - 8:30am at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. - 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515 RACE DAY --- ARRIVE BY 8:30AM     We ask all participants to arrive and be checked in by 8:30am.  We'll have a mandatory runner meeting at 8:55am. We'll start the race promptly at 9:00am. VIRTUAL RUN/WALK/HIKE OPTION:  For those who would like to participate but can't or don't want to join us for the

Foundations For Hope 5K- October 3, 2026  8:00 am Chipped Time Event Run or Walk 5K Fun For All Jerry Can 5K Relay - will be a (3) person relay with both men's teams and women's teams welcome. Each team will run/walk the 5K with a Jerry can provided by Foundations 4 Hope. The Jerry can will be filled with 5 Gallons (42lbs) of water for men teams and 3 Gallons (25lbs) of water for women teams. Time results end when the Jerry Can carried by each team crosses the finish line. Each team will sign up for the race as single entry but will be responsible for forming their own (3) person teams. The Jerry can can be carried in any position desired but no straps or alternative methods/additions to the can will be permitted. All age athletes are welcomed! Starts and Ends at Alltech Arena on the beautiful grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park!   The goal of the Foundations for Hope 5K is to Advance the Gospel by empowering the local church, investing in individuals, providing critical re

Join us for the 4th Annual Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run supporting direct services at Recovery Cafe Lexington   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026   ***   6:00PM (Trunk or Treat at 7:15PM)   ***   COLDSTREAM RESEACH PARK (Lexington) RACE FEATURES: Scenic, flat/fast course at Coldstream Research ParkCommemative unisex sized T-shirtsOverall & Age Group Awards (5-year divisions)5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual optionMusic, food, fun and fellowshipDress Up's encouraged!  Prizes for the best dressed!Social Teams to expand your race experience.  We'll have a prize for the largest team!Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)Trunk or Treat to follow the races & awards ceremony 5K ROUTE MAP PACKET PICKUP   Our only packet pickup will be at Coldstream Dog Park (race venue) on Saturday, October 10th from 4:30-6:00pm. Recovery Cafe Lexington is a peer-led, peer-run community space for individuals to build recovery relationships and find

Gleaning Housing is hosting the second annual Running Pumpkin 5k. Bring a pumpkin or if you are feeling more festive dress in your best pumpkin costume. We will provide pumpkins for anyone that donated $20 or more to Gleanings Housing. Gleanings is a nonprofit that builds affordable rental housing in Lexington, Ky.  Snacks and drinks will provide for all race participants. All are welcome for a fun fall run/walk.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk as we raise funds to support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic! Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00am at Coldstream Park in Northwest Lexington RACE FEATURES: Flat/fast 5K route on the Legacy Trail through scenic Coldstream ParkCommemorative performance T-shirts (Men's, Women's, Youth sizes)Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groupsDJ and Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)Social Teams to Expand/Enhance your Race Experience (Prize for the largest social team)Chip timing for the 5K provided by RaceRise5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual OptionFood, fun and fellowship for a great cause! WHY WE RACE? Our race will support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic (SAC). The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic (SAC) has been serving Lexington residents for free since 1986.

THANKSGIVING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Join us for the 11th Annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington.  Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country. RACE FEATURES: Scenic country course through horse countryStart/Finish on Mereworth Farm (Home of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption)Finisher's medals for all 3 racesCommemorative long sleeved performance race shirtsDJ James Hummel/Freestyle EntertainmentFree Race Photos (Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)A distance for everyone --- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Virtual OptionOverall & Age Group Awards for all 3 races (5-year age divisions)Berserker Brew Coffee & Hot CocoaFood, fun and fellowship for a great cause In addition to our in-person race, we are also providing a VIRTUAL OPTION for those who can't join us in person (or who are not ready for an i

We offer sessions by the hour, keeping the price fair for you.Individualized plans and meeting notes that cover everything we talked about.Race specific packages that include four sessions, and initial session, a session at the midway point of your training block, pre-race strategy meeting, and post-race debrief. Corporate run coaching and corporate run events Scroll down to see a detailed breakdown of each of our services!