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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington KY
5K
48–67°F · some rain risk
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2026
59–81°F
dry
2025
57–76°F
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2024
47–67°F
dry
2023
32–54°F
dry
2022
61–80°F
dry
2021
45–52°F
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2020
51–63°F
dry
2019
50–71°F
dry
2018
50–57°F
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2017
50–67°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for this inaugural race benefiting A Running Start in partnership with The Hope Center!
Date and Time: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2027, at 6:00PM
Location: Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY
Race Features
- Course: Scenic paved course at Coldstream Park on the popular Legacy Trail
- T-shirts: Commemorative, super soft race T-shirts (Mens/Womens sizes available)
- Photography: Free Race Photos
- Awards: Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions
- Packet Pickup: Convenient race evening packet pickup/check-in
- Options: 5K Run/Walk & Virtual Option
- Food Truck: Food Truck onsite
- Experience: Food, fun, fellowship and great music for an awesome cause!
Beneficiary
Our race will benefit A Running Start, which is supported by The Hope Center.
A Running Start is a nonprofit recovery running program in partnership with The Hope Center that uses movement, accountability, and community support to help individuals rebuilding their lives through substance misuse recovery. Through a Beginner's 5K style program, participants train alongside volunteers while learning discipline, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Proceeds from this 5K will directly support the program by providing running shoes, race registrations, hydration supplies, and encouragement from volunteer runners who help participants cross both finish lines and life milestones.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Contact Kara Ball at [email protected] if you or your company would be interested in supporting our race and program through a race sponsorship.
More Information
For more details, please visit the race page at A Running Start for Hope 5K.
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