Lexington Legacy 5k

In 2008, the Lexington High School Cross Country / Track & Field program hosted its first annual “Alumni Race” on the same, nearly all-road course the team has called home since 1970. Over the last 18 years, with the support of athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers our tradition has grown into an event that allows us to share the sport we love with the larger community. Our track family invites you to come be a part of the legacy the Saturday after Thanksgiving,  November 28th at 9am , for the  Lexington Legacy 5k run/walk. All proceeds will go to support the nearly 250 boys and girls on the LHS Cross Country / Track & Field team.

**NEW IN 2026** We will offer a VIRTUAL 5k run. For those who won't be in Lexington on race day, you can still be a part of the Legacy. Just sign up, and run your 5k any where you can between 11/28/26 and 12/5/26. Once finished, you should post your results no later than 11:59 PM on Saturday, 12/5/26.

The 2026 edition of the Legacy 5k will include a team competition! Team up and race with members of your local running club, your graduating class, your friends, family, co-workers, etc. Each team must have a minimum of 5 runners. Bragging rights and prizes will be on the line!

Entry Fees

• Pre-Registration Race Fee: $35 
• Day of Event Race Fee: $40
• Students & Seniors: $25
• Town of Lexington Employees: $25

*Note: Prices do not include additional online processing fee*

Event Swag

• Participants who register before November 7th receive the official Lexington Legacy 5k T-shirt
• Race T-shirts can be purchased through our online store or on race day for $20
• Save your race bib, as that number is your entry for our annual post-race raffle

Awards

• Male Champion
• Female Champion
• 1st Place LHS A lumni Male
• 1st Place LHS Alumni Female
• Age group awards will be issued to the 1st place male and female finishers in the following categories:
  • 11 and under
  • 12-14 years old
  • 15-19 years old
  • 20-29 years old
  • 30-39 years old
  • 40-49 years old
  • 50-59 years old
  • 60-69 years old
  • 70 and over

*Note: There will be no duplicate award winners in this race*

Race Day Photos

• Photos will be taken throughout the race
• All race day photos will be published and available to the public for FREE on our website at the completion of the event

Race Route

• 5K USATF Certified Course

Strollers and dogs are welcome in the race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions.