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The Cupcake Classic 3K

Lexington, KY

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

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When

Friday, August 14th, 2026

Where

Wellington Park, Lexington KY

Distances

Typical weather

On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years

2025

7186°F

dry

2024

6485°F

dry

2023

7183°F

rain

2022

6486°F

dry

2021

7083°F

rain

2020

7082°F

rain

2019

7084°F

rain

2018

6686°F

dry

2017

6480°F

rain

2016

7386°F

rain

Best months to race in Kentucky

About this race

Come Run For VIPS and earn a race shirt and delicious BabyCakes cupcake!

The 9th Annual Cupcake Classic 3K will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7:30pm at Wellington Park in South Lexington. Our race will support the good work of VIPS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions and parental support to children with blindness or low vision.

RACE FEATURES:

  • Commemorative T-Shirts: Commemorative super soft Race T-Shirts
  • Sweet Treats: BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream (Thanks Forcht Bank!)
  • Course: Paved course in beautiful Wellington Park
  • Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions, Top 3 M/F)
  • Free Photos: Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
  • Entertainment: DJ
  • Team Prizes: Social Teams to enhance your race experience. Largest Team wins a prize!
  • Options: 3K Run/Walk, Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), & Virtual Runner/Walker option
  • Referral Rewards: Invite your friends and family and get a refund on your registration

PACKET PICKUP:

Our packet pickup will be held on race night (Friday, August 14th) from 6:00-7:30pm at the Wellington Park pavilion. There will be no advanced day packet pickup for the race.

3K ROUTE:

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For more details, visit: The Cupcake Classic 3K race page.

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