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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
204 Church Street, Stanford KY
5K
59–78°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–77°F
dry
2024
65–71°F
rain
2023
61–76°F
rain
2022
46–67°F
dry
2021
57–79°F
dry
2020
61–78°F
dry
2019
60–89°F
dry
2018
56–64°F
rain
2017
64–86°F
dry
2016
52–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 27
Cloudy · 60–81°F
Sunday, Sep 27starts near 60°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-27
- Location: 204 Church Street, Stanford, KY
- Race URL: Fly Sam Fly 5K
Race Description
This year the race is on Sam's Birthday (he would be 22)! Come join us for a 5K run/walk through downtown Stanford, and cupcakes for everyone!!
Awards
- Special Gift Baskets: Awards given with goodies donated from Kentucky Soaps and Such.
- Top Finishers: Recognitions for top Male and Female, and top Master Male and Female.
- Beginners Friendly: A perfect race for beginners who have never run or walked a 5K.
- Participation Rewards: Many times if you just show up and participate you have a good chance of getting an award!
About Sam Singleton
Our race is in honor of Sam Singleton, a special young man that we tragically lost way too early. This race was imagined to create and fund The Sam Singleton Educational Fund.
Educational Fund
- Support Programs: The fund helps support Lincoln County Middle and High School Extracurricular programs that were Sam’s passions.
- Key Activities: Programs include Lincoln County cross-country, track, FCA, drama, and archery.
- Funding Achieved: To date we have awarded $71,500 to students and programs.
- Motto: WE RUN FOR SAM!!
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