When
Friday, August 14th, 2026
Where
Wellington Park, Lexington KY
Distances
About this race
Race 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!)
- Paved 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 Competition: 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.
Course Information
Registration
For more information and to register, please visit the race website: Cupcake Classic 3K Registration.
Course map
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