#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge
#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Lexington, KY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (74 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd Annual #FeedTheKids 3K and help us pay off all student lunch debts for Fayette County Public School students!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026at 9:00AM at WELLINGTON PARK (South Lexington)
RACE FEATURES
- Scenic paved 3K (1.86 miles) course at beautiful Wellington Park
- Commemorative race T-shirts
- Overall & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups)
- 3K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash (7 and under) and Virtual Option
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography) & Finish Line Photo Contest
- DJ/Entertainment
- Delicious Dahlhus Fudge for all!
- Post race celebration/party at Mirror Twin Brewing (A free beer for those 21 and older, show bib)
- Food, fun and fellowship for an awesome cause!
PACKET PICKUP - PPU will be held on Friday, September 18th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company. Picking up for friends/family is encouraged. We'll also have race day PPU from 7:15-8:45am at Wellington Park (park pavilion).
3K PRICING - $25 Early Bird (7/6-20), $30 (7/21-8/31), $35 (9/1-15), $40 (9/16-19)
3K ROUTE MAP
CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the #FEEDTHEKIDS 5k will be donated to the Dahlhus Fund, a nonprofit fund through the Bluegrass Community Foundation that aims to pay off all of the student lunch debts for Fayette County Public Schools students. LEARN MORE/DONATE
Did you know that 1 in 4 public school students in the Commonwealth experience food insecurity? During the 2024-25 school year, student lunch debt for Fayette County students topped $35,000. Through fundraising efforts, the Dahlhus Fund was able to issue a grand of $13,000 towards that debt at the end of the '25 school year and aims to pay the entire lunch debt at the end of the 2025-26 year no matter what that amount is.
MIRROR TWIN BREWING AFTER PARTY/CELEBRATION
The after race after party will be at Mirror Twin Brewing's Annex (730 National Avenue 40502) starting at 10:30am. Anyone who brings their race bib to the after party will get a free beer. Brunch is also available for purchase from Rolling Oven Pizza.
TITLE SPONSORS: Dahlhus Fudge, Mirror Twin Brewing, Plane and Simple & Whitaker Bank
INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SPONSOR? We have various levels of race sponsorship available. If interested, please email Adam Dahl at dahlhusfudge@gmail.com
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
79°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, KY
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.
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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74
Days to train
- Race
- #FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge
Sep 19, 2026