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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 our advanced day packet pickup closer to race date. There will also be race morning PPU from 6:45-7:45am at Keeneland near our race Start/Finish area.
REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 3 friends or family members who sign up for the race using the unique registration link you'll receive when you register and earn a $10 REFUND on your original registration. It pays to refer friends to this race!
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPTION We are offering a virtual runner/walker option for those who cannot make the in-person race or choose not to participate at that time. We'll plan both a local packet pickup and/or mail packets to those who choose to "go virtual" and live outside of Central Kentucky.
Our 2026 race charity beneficiary will be announced when we open online registration in the new year.
4 MILER ROUTE
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.
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 Lexington
Commemorative super soft poly/cotton T-shirts
Patriotic themed race
Awards 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 run (chip timed), 2 Mile Ruck/Walk (untimed) and virtual option
Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause
PACKET PICKUP Our PPU plans will be announced closer to the race date. We will definitely have race morning packet pickup at Coldstream Park from 6:45-8am.
5K ROUTE MAP
10K ROUTE MAP
The 10K ROUTE will just do the 5K out and back route twice. There will be a turnaround just in front of the 5K finish line with a water station at that point. 10K participants will turn at that point and run the same 5K course a 2nd time.
NEW FOR 2026 --- We've added a 2 Mile Walk/Ruck
CPT Elliott set off on Sunday, July 30, 2023, intending to complete a ruck march in preparation for an upcoming tryout with Special Mission Unit. Two miles into his run/ruck, he has hit and killed in a hit-and-run. This year, we will be changing Run, White, & Blue’s “1-mile fun run/walk” to 2 miles in tribute and encourage all who would like to honor Alan and other service members lost in the line of duty to complete the 2 miles carrying a rucksack.
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