Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by R. J. Corman Railroad Group!
When: August 15, 2026 (new date!)
Where: R. J. Corman Railroad Group Headquarters, Nicholasville, KY
Entry Fee: Registration fee is $30.
Free T-Shirt if registered by August 1st.
Race Perks: Complimentary Churned Banana Ice Cream* Fruit* Snacks * Heated Pavilion * Beautiful Closed Course and Cash Prizes!
Top Male and Female Prizes: $500 1st Place * $250 2nd Place * $100 3rd Place * 6 - $100 Random Drawings
NO PETS OR ROLLER SHOES PERMITTED ON PROPERY.
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURSE.
NO SMOKING OR WEAPONS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.
PACKET PICK-UP
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT THE CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY CENTER, 1589 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington, KY 40504
Friday, August 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from Downtown Lexington:
· Travel Versailles Road towards Airport
· Turn left on Heartsbrook Lane (past Red Mile Road)
· Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)
· Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot
Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from New Circle Road:
· Travel towards downtown Lexington
· Turn right on Heartsbrook Lane (past Cardinal Hill Hospital)
· Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)
· Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot
You are permitted to pick up packets for friends and family members (no paperwork necessary)
***We will have Packet Pick-up on Race Day (Saturday) but we encourage you to pick your packet up early to avoid long lines. There will be race day registration from 8:10 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dix Dam, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Nicholasville, KY
Population
31,625
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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68
Days to train
- Race
- Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 15, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Nicholasville, KY
North Lime Donut Dash 3K
12 miles away
Central Kentucky All-Comers Track Meet 2026
5 miles away
RJ Corman 5K Run
5K
5 miles away
Bluegrass 10,000
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk?
- Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Nicholasville, Kentucky on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Nicholasville, Kentucky at 101 R. J. Corman Drive, Nicholasville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk
Aug 15, 2026