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42 running events in Lexington, Kentucky

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • John’s Run/Walk Shop’s FREE Community 5Ks [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    Description

    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.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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  • John's Run/Walk Shop "Don't Break It" Resolution Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    Description

    Keep moving through 2026!

    Stick to your New Year's resolution with our "Don't Break It" Resolution Run.

    Go any distance you want, starting at John's Run/Walk Shop on S. Ashland Ave. Open to all ages...

    Keep moving through 2026!

    Stick to your New Year's resolution with our "Don't Break It" Resolution Run.

    Go any distance you want, starting at John's Run/Walk Shop on S. Ashland Ave. Open to all ages and paces.

    • Fun race day experience: Time clock, music, post-race snacks

    • Mizuno shoe demo

    • Prizes, including Mizuno shoes and race entries from John’s Bluegrass Racing Company

    • Free coffee and hot chocolate from Char (in Chevy Chase) and delicious desserts from Brinlee's Bakery (in Nicholasville). Thanks to Thrivewell Infusion for sponsoring food and beverages for the Resolution Run!

    Run Walk

    317 S Ashland Ave, Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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  • Kappa Delta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    Description

    🍀 Join Kappa Delta for the 14th Annual Shamrock 5K!

    Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park for a morning full of running, fun, and (most importantly) Chick-fil-A breakfast!

    💚...

    🍀 Join Kappa Delta for the 14th Annual Shamrock 5K!

    Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park for a morning full of running, fun, and (most importantly) Chick-fil-A breakfast!

    💚 Why We Run

    All proceeds support Prevent Child Abuse America and The Nest Center for Women, Children, and Families—helping kids and families in our community thrive.

    👕 Race Swag

    The first 500 runners to register will get an exclusive Shamrock 5K t-shirt—aka the perfect excuse to sign up ASAP!

    📍 Race Day Details:

    📆 Saturday, March 7, 2026

    🕤 Race starts at 9:30 AM

    📍 Kentucky Horse Park

    📝 Packet pickup starts at 8:30 AM

    3.1 Miles 5k Run

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  • Info Night at John's Run/Walk Shop [runsignup.com]

    Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Description

    Are you passionate about health, wellness, and staying active? Looking for part-time work or ways to connect with your community?

    We’d love for you to learn more at our Info Night at John's Run/Walk...

    Are you passionate about health, wellness, and staying active? Looking for part-time work or ways to connect with your community?

    We’d love for you to learn more at our Info Night at John's Run/Walk Shop. Sign up for one, two, or all three 20-minute sessions based on your interests.

    Join us to learn about:

    • Part-Time Roles: Flexible hours that fit a professional schedule. Great for retirees, personal trainers, teachers looking for summer work, or grad school students

    • Ambassador Programs: Stay active in the local community by representing our races, run/walk groups, and the footwear and apparel brands you already love.

    • Business Partnerships: Let's work together to support local business and promote health and wellness.

    When: Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m.

    Where: John's Run/Walk Shop, 3090 Helmsdale Pl. (Brighton Place Shoppes)

    Perks: Light refreshments provided, plus an exclusive 10% discount for attendees.

    Run Walk

    3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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  • Info Night at John's Run/Walk Shop [runsignup.com]

    Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Description

    Are you passionate about health, wellness, and staying active? Looking for part-time work or ways to connect with your community?

    We’d love for you to learn more at our Info Night at John's Run/Walk...

    Are you passionate about health, wellness, and staying active? Looking for part-time work or ways to connect with your community?

    We’d love for you to learn more at our Info Night at John's Run/Walk Shop. Sign up for one, two, or all three 20-minute sessions based on your interests.

    Join us to learn about:

    • Part-Time Roles: Flexible hours that fit a professional schedule. Great for retirees, personal trainers, teachers looking for summer work, or grad school students

    • Ambassador Programs: Stay active in the local community by representing our races, run/walk groups, and the footwear and apparel brands you already love.

    • Business Partnerships: Let's work together to support local business and promote health and wellness.

    When: Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m.

    Where: John's Run/Walk Shop, 3090 Helmsdale Pl. (Brighton Place Shoppes)

    Perks: Light refreshments provided, plus an exclusive 10% discount for attendees.

    Run Walk

    3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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  • UK Otolaryngology World Hearing Day 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM

    Description

    HEAR, CARE, RUN!

    Make a difference by providing access to hearing aids and hearing care for individuals who may face financial barriers.

    3rd Annual World Hearing Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk

    Saturday,...

    HEAR, CARE, RUN!

    Make a difference by providing access to hearing aids and hearing care for individuals who may face financial barriers.

    3rd Annual World Hearing Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk

    Saturday, March 14th at 8:00am at Coldstream Park in NW Lexington

    In recognition of World Hearing Day, the UK Otolaryngology & Audiology World Hearing Day 5K raises awareness of hearing and balance health, promotes prevention and early intervention, and supports patient-centered care, education, and research—while also helping provide access to hearing aids and hearing care for individuals who may face financial barriers.

    RACE FEATURES:

    • Flat, fast, paved racecourse at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail

    • Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in age groups

    • Commemorative race T-shirts

    • Free race photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)

    • 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

    • Convenient race day packet pickup at Coldstream Park

    • Music, food, fun and fellowship for a great cause!

    1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  • Lexington Habitat’s Shamrock Shuffle 3K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Kick off running season in the bluegrass with the 20th Annual Lexington Habitat for Humanity Shamrock Shuffle 3K. Come shuffle with us on March 14th at 8:30am in downtown Lexington! Net proceeds...

    Kick off running season in the bluegrass with the 20th Annual Lexington Habitat for Humanity Shamrock Shuffle 3K. Come shuffle with us on March 14th at 8:30am in downtown Lexington! Net proceeds benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

    For nearly 40 years, Lexington Habitat has partnered with families and individuals across Lexington to provide a pathway to affordable homeownership. Through the homebuyer program, more than 500 households have realized the dream of homeownership. The impacts of affordable homeownership are far-reaching, influencing health, children’s academic outcomes and more. Our critical home repair program has served more than 100 households in Lexington through functionality, safety and accessibility repairs that allow people to remain in their homes for years to come.

    When you register for the Shamrock Shuffle 3k, you bring us one step closer to a world where everyone has a decent, safe and affordable place to live.

    Questions? Contact info@shamrockshuffle3k.com.

    3k Run

    251 W Main St, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, United States
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  • Reforest Frenzy [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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 40502

    Friday 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 together for a fun day of tree planting that leaves a lasting positive imprint on our Commonwealth. Since 1999, Reforest the Bluegrass has enabled more than 18,000 volunteers to plant 215,000 tree seedlings across Central Kentucky.

    John’s Run/Walk Shop is committed to helping protect the ground we run and walk on and the air we breathe. In addition to putting on the Reforest Frenzy we engage in local sustainability efforts in many other ways. We are a Green Check-certified business. We offer our stores as drop-off points for the City of Lexington to collect yard signs and holiday lights for recycling, and we take used shoes to refurbish or recycle through Sneaker Impact.

    We’re excited to partner with ASICS for this race, as they are working toward a net-zero 2050 target. ASICS has set several targets and actions, involving the increased use of renewable energy and overall reduction in energy use in their operations.

    Course Map

    1 Miles 5k 10k Cycling Run Walk

    3551 Briar Hill Rd, Lexington, Kentucky, 40516, United States
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  • Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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 Trail

    • Commemorative 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 Option

    • Special 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) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The BCU mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. BCU funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

    5K ROUTE MAP

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual Walk

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  • Kentucky Trail Run Series Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & Altra [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    Hit the Trails, and Explore Kentucky's Natural Beauty!

    John's Run/Walk Shop and Altra present the Kentucky Trail Run Series. Join us for group runs on a variety of local trails. Participants will be...

    Hit the Trails, and Explore Kentucky's Natural Beauty!

    John's Run/Walk Shop and Altra present the Kentucky Trail Run Series. Join us for group runs on a variety of local trails. Participants will be eligible for prizes, including Altra shoes!

    All trail-running ability levels are welcome. The courses will be out-and-back to allow participants to run any distance they want. Snacks will be provided.

    Giveaways

    Participants will receive prizes based on the number of trail runs they attend. And, we will have Altra demo shoes at the runs so you can try out their awesome trail shoes before you buy!

    Run Trail Walk

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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  • The Perfect 10 at Mt. Brilliant Farm [theperfect10.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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 shorter distance run/walk.

    • NO ANIMALS ALLOWED, as this is a working horse farm.

    • Water will be available at hydration stations along the courses. See Course Maps for details.

    • All events will be chip timed. NOTE: The 5K will start between 10 and 15 minutes after the 10M & 10K start.

    • All registrants will receive a long-sleeved performance race shirt.

    • Overall and age group awards will be presented for the 10 Miler and 10K.

    • Overall awards only will be presented for the 5K.

    • Walkers are welcome for the 10K and 5K.

    • Please adhere to the pace limit of 15 min/mile for the 10 Miler.

    • The course must be clear by 11:30 am so the farm can return to normal operation.

    3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 10 Miles Run Walk

    3314 Huffman Mill Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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  • Lions Run for Sight 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    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....

    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 Park

    • Chip timing and race management provided by RaceRise

    • Commemorative race T-shirts

    • Overall & Age Group Awards

    • Vision Teams and Team Pricing, Prize for our largest Vision Team

    • Free 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 vision services in Kentucky.

    • Purchase eyeglasses for those who cannot afford them in the bluegrass community.

    • Central Kentucky Radio Eye - An audio service for the blind and visually impaired.

    • Leader Dogs - Training dogs to assist the blind and visually impaired.

    • Other club service projects in our community.

    Race Day Registration

    Registration opens at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM start time. Registration ends 10 minutes before start time. We will have paper registration forms, if necessary, but the easiest and quickest way to register is online. Registration can easily be done on your phone on race day.

    Packet Pickup

    We plan for an early packet pickup at Fleet Feet Lexington located at The Summit at Fritz Farm in South Lexington (Address: 4084 Finn Way Suite 140, Lexington, KY 40517). More information when it gets closer to race day.

    There will also be race morning PPU beginning at 7:30am at Masterson Station Park. Tee shirts, bibs and goodie bags will be waiting for you at the registration table.

    Coffee and Doughnuts

    Nothing goes better with the crisp clean air of a bluegrass Kentucky spring morning than a cup of coffee and a doughnut, or banana if you prefer.

    Join a Team and Save

    At registration time you will have the opportunity to join a Vision Team with your friends and fellow runners or create your own Vision Team and invite your friends to join.

    You can easily create a team when you register, give it a fun name, then invite your friends, family, co-workers, etc. to join your team. Teams can be as large as you want. To help you recruit members for your team, all teams of 5 or more members, will save $3.00 off their registration!

    How team discount pricing works:

    When people register for your team, the first 4 members of the team (including you) will pay the current full registration price. The 5th person, and every subsequent person who joins the team will pay the current registration fee less $3.00. After that 5th person joins the team, to complete the 5-person team discount minimum, the first 4 members of the team will each be refunded $3.00 on their credit card!

    Door Prizes

    The Lions Run for Sight is known for our door prizes. We hope to have 100 special prizes for our 39th annual run.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40511, United States
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