
2026 Friends of the Poor Walk CTK is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Lexington, KY.
From the Organizer
The St. Vincent de Paul Society's Friends of the Poor Walk will be held (rain or shine) on September 26, 2026 at Cathedral of Christ the King. We will start at Hehman Hall and walk through the neighborhood. The Christ the King Conference offers assistance to those in need in our community. The goal of the Walk is to call attention and raise awareness to the needs of the poor and to raise money to assist our neighbors with basic needs including food, clothing, utilities and shelter.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
321,122
as of 2023
City Elevation
994 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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2026 Friends of the Poor Walk CTK
Sep 26, 2026