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Seton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K

Date:
Sat, May 30, 2026 at 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Location:
1730 Summerhill Drive
Lexington, Kentucky
40515
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

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 Course

  • Commemorative race T-shirts

  • Overall, Age Group and Team Awards

  • Kids 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.

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