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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 11, 2027
In 310 days
Lexington, KY
Kentucky Horse Park
74–97°F, cloudy
22% chance of rain, wind up to 9 mph

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

60–83°F

dry

2024

60–87°F

dry

2023

71–93°F

dry

2022

67–81°F

rain

2021

66–73°F

rain

2020

56–80°F

dry

2019

61–81°F

dry

2018

73–87°F

dry

2017

60–75°F

rain

2016

64–87°F

dry

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About this race

Join us for this truly unique racing experience at the Kentucky Horse Park benefiting the Kentucky Horse Council!

You set your pace running or walking on the same Hunter Pace turf/cross country course that the horses ride.  This is truly a one-of-a-kind run/walk experience you'll only find in the Horse Capital of the World.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2027 AT 8:00AM AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

RACE FEATURES:

  • Unique Hunter Pace turf/cross country type course at the scenic Kentucky Horse Park 
  • Commemorative Horse Show Type Ribbon for all participants
  • Commemorative unisex sized race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes S-3XL)
  • Free Race Photos & Finish Line Photo Contest
  • Run, walk or stroll - All levels and ages are welcomed!
  • Award for Best Tailgate and Best Costume
  • Awards Presented for Top M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-14 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
  • Convenient race morning packet pickup
  • Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause - The Kentucky Horse Council

5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon

Dogs and strollers are not permitted in this race

PACKET PICKUP - Our PPU will be held onsite at the KY Horse Park on Saturday from 6:45-7:45am.  Look for further details in the prerace email.

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