The Cupcake Classic 3K
Lexington, KY
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Friday, August 14th, 2026
Wellington Park, Lexington KY
67–84°F · some rain risk
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70–82°F
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66–86°F
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64–80°F
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About this race
Event Overview
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
- Delicious 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)
- Photos: Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
- Entertainment: DJ
- Social Teams: Social Teams to enhance your race experience. Largest Team wins a prize!
- Race 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.
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Registration
For more details and to register for the Cupcake Classic 3K, visit this link.
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