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• Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon [horsecapitalmarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  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...

  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 Farms

  • Long sleeved performance/tech shirts

  • Custom finisher's medals

  • Kentucky Horse Country inspired awards

  • Post Race Stretching

  • Free Race Photos - 2 Photographers

  • 17 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/Finish

  • Virtual 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 98% being in scenic Central Kentucky country roads passing by 50+ Central Kentucky horse farms.

  This race will be staged in Lexington, Kentucky, commonly referred to as the Horse Capital of the World. Our Marathon/Half Marathon will begin together at 7:30am and will have a 6-hour maximum duration (per our city permit). This means that those competing in the marathon must keep a 14 minute 30 second/mile pace or better to complete the race in time.

  PACKET PICKUP OPPORTUNITIES

  • THURSDAY, 4/9 FROM 3-6PM at J&H Outdoors (189 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)

  • FRIDAY, 4/10 FROM 2-6PM at J&H Outdoors (189 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)

  • SATURDAY (race day), 4/11 FROM 6:15-7:15AM at the KY Horse Park Campground Area (race venue) - This PPU is only for out of town, out of state runners

  Pick up for family/friends is fine and encouraged. The more that can pick up on Thursday/Friday the better. No credentials or ID necessary.

  All in-person and virtual participants will receive a 11th Annual commemorative performance/technical shirts and finishers' medals and a run through a beautiful, rolling course through Horse County.

  Our race benefits Bluegrass Farms Charities who are the "Heart & Hands of Thoroughbred Racing." Founded in 2003, Blue Grass Farms Charities is a unique 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to providing health and human services to people working in Central Kentucky's Thoroughbred ​industry.

  Also, please follow us on FACEBOOK

  MARATHON (26.2) ROUTE (1300 elevation, 19 hydration stations)

  HALF MARATHON (13.1) ROUTE (600 elevation, 8 hydration stations)

  HOTELS NEAR RACE VENUE There are 8-10 hotels located within 3 miles of the Kentucky Horse Park (Including Fairfield Inn, Embassy Suites, Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, GLo Hotel, La Quinta Inn, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Residence Inn by Marriott). We do not have any room blocks with these hotels as it is horse racing season at Keeneland Race Track so the hotels don't enter into those arrangements in April. Here is a HOTEL LIST of these hotels off I-64/i-75 most at Newtown Pike (Exit 115)

  GPS ADDRESS FOR THE RACE: 3785 Campground Road, Lexington, KY 40511 (It is NOT 4089 Iron Works Parkway - This address will take you to the KY Horse Park). We are not holding the race inside of the KY Horse Park.

  5.5 km from Lexington
  Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Virtual

• UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk [equine.mgcafe.uky.edu] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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  UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk

  Everyone is welcome to join us at the 5th annual UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk presented by UK Ag Equine Programs and the AFE 300 Equine Event Planning Class. Race time...

  UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk

  Everyone is welcome to join us at the 5th annual UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk presented by UK Ag Equine Programs and the AFE 300 Equine Event Planning Class. Race time starts at 1:00 p.m. and following the race we will have family friendly activities. To ensure you are comfortable while relaxing after the race, please bring lawn chair or picnic blankets.

  Funds raised from this event will support the new UK Ag Equine Programs' Student Experience and Applied Education Fund and equine focused clubs and teams.

  The Student Experience and Applied Education Fund was established to support and allow students to gain horse experiences, both academically and recreationally, at the University of Kentucky. This fund is to be utilized to provide financial support for students to do a multitude of extracurricular activities.

  5.3 km from Lexington
  unnamed road, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  5k Run Virtual Walk

• Brandon True Memorial Heroes For The Homeless 5K Presented by Anderson Communities [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  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....

  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 Trail

  • Commemorative unisex sized race T-shirts (Sizes S-3XL)

  • Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups

  • Free race photos

  • Social teams to enhance your race experience. Prize for the largest team.

  • 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun walk, Little Heroes Kid's Dash & virtual option

  • Music, 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

  8 km from Lexington
  Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual Walk

• Grace in Every Step 5K [runsignup.com]

  Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  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...

  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 Trail

  • Commemorative 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 Option

  • Social Teams to enhance your race experience/Prize for the largest team

  • Indoor 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.

  5.5 km from Lexington
  Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Indoor Run Trail Virtual Walk

• Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  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....

  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 shirts

  • Awards 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 Park

  • Free Race Photos

  • The Lunch Lady Challenge --- A chance to hustle faster than the "Running Lunch Lady"

  • Great music, food, fun and fellowship

  • Best Dressed Lunch Lady Contest

  • 5K, Kids (1/4 Mile) Dash and Virtual Participant option

  This race is being presented by the Fayette County School Nutrition Association . FCSNA is a non-profit organization that aides local school nutrition employees and public school students. FCSNA provides annual student scholarships, employee scholarship, and multiple recognition awards. We offer continuing education for our members to develop their career skill sets while offering a localized sense of community. Our members and fellow child nutrition professionals have maintained their dedication throughout the pandemic. We have worked tirelessly to provide meals for adolescents and will continue to do so throughout 2021. If it wasn't known before 2020, it is now clear that some heroes do indeed, wear aprons instead of capes. 100% of proceeds and donations from our race will bolster our student & employee scholarship program.

  SOCIAL TEAMS Expand your race experience and SAVE $3.00 on your registration by starting or joining a social team when you register. Teams of 5 or more members enable team pricing which will save each member of the team $3.00. The first 4 members of the team will have their credit/debit card credited $3.00 when the 5th person joins the team. We'll also have a prize for the largest team. Team members can participate in either the 5K Run/Walk, Kids Dash or Virtual.

  PACKET PICKUP We will hold our only packet pickup on the morning of the race from 7:15-8:45am at Coldstream Park. No credentials or paperwork are necessary to pick up your packet.

  BEST DRESSED LUNCH LADY Channel your favorite lunch lady from the past. Circa 1970’s. We’ll have a fun prize for the best dressed “lady”.

  5K ROUTE MAP

  Course is an out and back on paved/concrete trail surfaces with very little elevation change. There are two hydration stations along the route at Mile 1.4 and 1.9. Common Start/Finish location on the east end of the Coldstream Dog Park area.

  8 km from Lexington
  Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual Walk