Run White & Blue 5K & 10K
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · 2 Mile Ruck/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Join us for this 3rd Annual race that celebrate the life & legacy of CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott!
Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:00am at Coldstream Park in North Lexington
We race to make a difference and honor a life well lived. The “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Run” is more than just a race; it is a tribute to a remarkable person, and an opportunity to give back. All proceeds will fund the “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Student Award” for undergraduate students in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Kentucky who embody Alan’s outstanding character. (Read more below)
RACE FEATURES:
- Flat/fast 5K and 10K courses at scenic Coldstream Park in North Lexington
- Commemorative super soft poly/cotton T-shirts
- Patriotic themed race
- Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age groups (5K & 10K)
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton!)
- Social teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
- Convenient race morning packet pickup
- 5K run/walk, 10K run (chip timed), 2 Mile Ruck/Walk (untimed) and virtual option
- Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause
PACKET PICKUP Our PPU plans will be announced closer to the race date. We will definitely have race morning packet pickup at Coldstream Park from 6:45-8am.
The 10K ROUTE will just do the 5K out and back route twice. There will be a turnaround just in front of the 5K finish line with a water station at that point. 10K participants will turn at that point and run the same 5K course a 2nd time.
NEW FOR 2026 --- We've added a 2 Mile Walk/Ruck
CPT Elliott set off on Sunday, July 30, 2023, intending to complete a ruck march in preparation for an upcoming tryout with Special Mission Unit. Two miles into his run/ruck, he has hit and killed in a hit-and-run. This year, we will be changing Run, White, & Blue’s “1-mile fun run/walk” to 2 miles in tribute and encourage all who would like to honor Alan and other service members lost in the line of duty to complete the 2 miles carrying a rucksack.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run White & Blue 5K & 10K?
- Run White & Blue 5K & 10K is a running event held in Lexington, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run White & Blue 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Lexington, KY at Coldstream Dog Park/Legacy Trail, Lexington, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run White & Blue 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run White & Blue 5K & 10K
Jul 25, 2026