UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Big Blue Nation invites you for a unique 5K (5000 meters/3.1 mile) run/walk taking you on a course with a close-up view of several UK athletic venues.

🎉 Event Details

• Event Name: UK5K
• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Time: 9:00am
• Location: 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY

👦 Kids Race

For younger runners (6 & under), we also offer the Jr. Wildcat Club Kids 100 yard dash race at 8:30am so that they can be a part of the Big Blue fun! A sprint race from end zone to end zone on the Kroger Field game surface.

🏅 Race Highlights

• Course: Starts outside Kroger Field (Gate 12) and finishes on the field inside Kroger Field.
• Facilities: Journey through several UK sports facilities including Kroger Field, Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, and John Cropp Stadium.
• Timing: The UK5K will be a chip-timed race, with prizes from Kroger for overall top 3 finishers.
• Medals: Each participant will receive a medal, provided by Kroger.

👕 Participant Perks

The race includes a commemorative t-shirt and finishers medal (a replica of Kroger Field) for all participants.

🚫 Participation Restrictions

Strollers and Pets are not able to participate due to the course terrain.

📅 Packet Pickup

After entering, the packet pickup for your custom bib number and t-shirt will be:

• Date: Friday, May 9th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Kroger on Euclid/Chevy Chase (Address: 704 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502).
• Date: Saturday, May 10th from 7:00-8:30am near Gate 12 at Kroger Field (Address: 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY 40506).