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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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!
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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 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!
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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.
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”.
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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.
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 race, please select advance packet shipping so we can get your items to you ahead of Raceday.
Pre-Race Deadlines
Bib Transfer 5/1
Distance Changes 5/1
Switch to Virtual Race 5/9
2027 Deferrals 5/14
ALL RACERS MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:30AM ON RACE DAY
Road closures surrounding the course will be going into effect at 6:30am on race day, you will not be an exception if you are late, the road closures are in place for safety and to ensure a punctual 7am start time - this is why it is imperative that you are at Talon by 6:30am on race day.
If you are using a ride share service please make sure you arrive by 6:30am so they can leave Talon and exit the course quickly.
Friendly Reminder for Half Marathon Participants
We are continuing to enforce a strict 14mm pace cut off this year- there will be a sweeper bus at the Half Marathon turning point that will begin to sweep by 8:45. The bus will have snacks & water and will deliver participants back to Start/Finish area.
We thank you for understanding in this matter.
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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.
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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 Racecourse
Free Race Photos
Commemorative Performance/Tech Race Shirts
Overall and Age Group Awards
5K, 1 Miler and Kids Dash plus a Virtual Option for those who can't join us in person
Walkers 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 for the largest team, and teams of 5 or more SAVE $3.00 per team member.
PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 5th from 4-6pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive in Lexington!. There will also be race morning packet pickup offered from 7:00-8:15am. You can pickup for friends/family with no credentials, paperwork or ID necessary.
DISCOUNT FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY Use coupon code SERVICE at online checkout to SAVE $5 on your registration. Thank you for your service!!!
Our online registration will remain open until race morning.
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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.
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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.
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 in Celebrating Recovery in the Bluegrass!
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 Program
7:30PM --- A Midsummer Night's Run 5K START
8:00PM --- 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 FEATURES
A unique downtown race in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky
Commemorative race T-shirts
5K Run/Walk and Fastest Kid In Town (Ages 2-12)
Awards for top Overall & Age Group finishers
Free Race Photos
Team Pricing (Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5 on each team member's registration fee)
Virtual Option for those who can't join the race in-person
DJ & Food Trucks
RACE DONATIONS All race donations made by A Midsummer Night’s Run participants will support the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men.
PACKET PICKUP There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities. We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance. You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required.
Packet Pickup #1: Location TBD, Thursday, August 6th from 12pm-6pm
Packet Pickup #2: Location TBD, Friday, August 7th from 2pm-7pm
5K AWARDS Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+)
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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 stages of addiction recovery.
RACE FEATURES
Awesome unique course at historic Keeneland Racetrack
Race produced and chip timed by RaceRise
DJ Stitz keeping the energy upbeat
8K Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 3 M/F Age Groups (5-year divisions), 4K Awards - Top 3 M/F Overall
Commemorative men's/unisex sized race t-shirts (while supplies last)
Post-race eats from DV8 Kitchen
All participants who pick up packet on Thursday receive a race goodie bag with coupon for a complimentary cinnamon roll or breakfast sandwich
Walkers & strollers welcomed for our 4K distance race
Kids' 1/4-mile Dash (kids receive a commemorative shirt)
Food, fun and fellowship for a great local cause!
8K Age Group Awards: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, August 13th from 4-7pm at DV8 Kitchen East End Location
There will be race day packet pickup from 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Keeneland.
FORM A LIFE-CHANGING TEAM AND SAVE!
Form a Life-Changing Team of 5 or more runners/walkers, and you can all SAVE $3 on your individual registrations. Teams can be as large as you want.
It's simple to CREATE A TEAM when you register. Give yourself a TEAM NAME (the more creative, the better!) and invite your friends, family, running buddies, or co-workers to join your team. When they register (after you), they will be able to select your team from a list of existing teams. For the team pricing, the first 4 members of a team will pay full price. The 5th person joining + anyone joining the team afterward will pay the current registration fee with a $3 discount. When the 5th person joins to fully consummate a 5 person team, the first 4 registrants will each be refunded $3 on their credit card. Team members can be participating in any of our four events: the 8K, 4K, 1K Kids' Dash, or Virtual Run/Walk. If you want to create a password to be shared and used when your team members join the team, that is allowed (but not required). There will be no formal competition between the teams other than our recognizing the largest team, but this gives you a way to save and get your friends
and family involved in this fun race.
Don't go it alone — FORM A LIFE CHANGING TEAM and save!
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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 Trail
Commemorative unisex sized T-shirts (Or select the No Shirt option)
5K Run/Walk, 1 Miler (untimed) Fun Walk & Virtual Option
Overall 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 Contest
Social Teams to Enhance Your Race Experience (Prize for the largest team)
Convenient race morning Packet Pickup at Coldstream Park
Food, 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 ambassador and advocate for public safety, promoting safety awareness, diversity, and collective heritage.
Charles “Charlie” O’Connell July 5, 1954 – September 16, 2021; A larger than life spirit that is still felt within Lexington! Affectionately called Charlie ‘O by many that knew him, he was a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle and a beloved friend of so many! Charlie was as public servant to the core. He was always ready to offer a helping hand to anyone in need! Charlie devoted his life to public safety! Charlie worked for UKPD, Lexington PD, Lexington E911 as a PD Dispatcher and Fire Dispatch Supervisor. Charlie had a public safety heart, a servant leader. Charlie left everyone he came in contact better! Charlie was a music enthusiast and adventurous! Whether he was running, bicycling, riding in his convertible, motorcycling, or flying his Cessna he loved the feeling of the wind. He loved feeling free! Our 5K was founded in honor of Charlie’s legacy in public safety. Fly high Charlie O' ---- Freebird!
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 Park
Commemorative race T-shirts
Free 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 option
Food, 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 advanced day PPU then we'll announce those details.
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 in-person event, we have a virtual option for $30, $25 without a shirt. You run/walk/hike your 10K prior to September 28th, and you'll earn a commemorative race shirt. There are no awards or results submission for the virtual, all on the honor system. You can run/walk/hike your 10K (6.2 miles) from Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or the local/route of your choice. Race shirts will be mailed to virtual participants.
TIME/PACE LIMIT: We have use of the park until 11:30am, so our race has a 2.5-hour (24 minute/mile) pace limit.
AWARDS: We will present awards following the race to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers as well as the Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-9, 10-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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 Park
Commemative unisex sized T-shirts
Overall & Age Group Awards (5-year divisions)
5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual option
Music, food, fun and fellowship
Dress 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
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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 supportive resources. We aren’t the type of café that sells sandwiches or lattés; we're a gathering space for folks on a recovery journey and our allies. We celebrate every type and pathway of recovery (substance use, mental health, housing insecurity, and more). No matter the need, we have resources to help; whether you or someone you know is in long-term recovery or contemplating making a change. We invite anyone to attend a support group, a sober social event, or see a Recovery Coach who can help be a guide through unique challenges. A new life is waiting for you!
OUR VISION To empower people in their own recovery with a welcoming community driven sanctuary to connect with one another, heal, feel accepted, loved, and worthy of success in their life.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1.Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others, 2. Show Respect 3. Cultivate Compassion, 4. Practice Forgiveness, 5. Encourage Growth, 6. Give Back
The Monster Mash and Dash 5K Glow Run will support direct services at Recovery Cafe Lexington, including School for Recovery Learning Programs, Weekend Life-Enrichment Retreats, Sober-Social Events, and direct financial assistance to program participants.
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 Park
Commemorative 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 groups
DJ 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 RaceRise
5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk (untimed), Kid's Dash & Virtual Option
Food, 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. The clinic is located in and treats residents of the Salvation Army women and children’s shelter. The clinic currently has twice weekly adult clinics, and monthly pediatric and ophthalmology clinics along with oral cancer screenings provided by ENT and free weekly tobacco cessation groups. We also help patients sign-up for insurance, get established with primary care and dental care, and connect them with other community resources. The clinic is fully run by medical students with the support of volunteer physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students. The mission of SAC is to allow students to get early clinical exposure by assuming a leadership role in improving the health and well-being of the underserved populations in Lexington and to increase awareness of the social determinants of health while providing free medical services. Without the service and
leadership of our volunteers, we would not be able to operate the clinic. The Salvation Army Clinic is completely dependent on donations and grants. All monies raised will go towards the purchase of medications and supplies for the clinic.
5K ROUTE
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - We are conducting our packet pickup on race morning (Saturday) from 7:30-8:45am at Coldstream Dog Park. Look for the orange/blue RaceRise tent on race day. Pickup for friends/family/team members is fine and encouraged. There is no advanced day PPU for this year's race.
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 country
Start/Finish on Mereworth Farm (Home of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption)
Finisher's medals for all 3 races
Commemorative long sleeved performance race shirts
DJ James Hummel/Freestyle Entertainment
Free Race Photos (Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)
A distance for everyone --- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Virtual Option
Overall & Age Group Awards for all 3 races (5-year age divisions)
Berserker Brew Coffee & Hot Cocoa
Food, 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 in-person race). Those who register as a virtual participant can run/walk/hike their race on their own schedule and on their own course. Virtual participants will earn a commemorative shirt and finisher's medal. We will mail out virtual packets to those who live outside of the Central Kentucky area. The registration fee for the virtual race (any distance) is $45.
Our race charitable beneficiaries will be New Vocations Racehorse Adoption. Read more about this worthy local charity below.
Our scenic half marathon course will traverse through beautiful horse country and past a number of our horse farms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because our race starts and finishes on a horse farm, dogs are not allowed in this race as their presence could disturb the horses.
Commemorative long-sleeved shirts (men's/women's sized) are on a first come, first served basis. When you register if your size is not available, you can either select another size or "no shirt option" to SAVE $5.00. We will have a SHIRT SWAP immediately following the race for anyone who either did not receive a shirt or got a size that they would like to trade with another participant. If we have race no shows, their shirts will be available for swap following the race.
There will be a 15 minute/mile (3:15 total time) pace limit imposed for the half marathon race per contract with the City of Lexington. Walkers and strollers are welcomed in the 10K and 5K races. No dogs are allowed.
PACKET PICKUP - 3 ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES TO PICKUP FOR YOU AND FRIENDS/FAMILY
Thursday, November 19th from 5-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Friday, November 20th from 4-6pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Saturday, November 21st from 1-4pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
There will also be limited race day PPU from 7:15-8:30am mostly designed for our out of town/out of state runners. This will be a Mereworth Farm our race venue.
HALF MARATHON COURSE CLICK HERE
10K COURSE CLICK HERE
5K COURSE CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERING Please consider volunteering for our benefiting charities at this race (or having friends/family do so). Our race day shift generally runs from 6:30am-12:00pm. Once you sign up, we'll be in touch with you about more details, duties, etc...
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