Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 10K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill · 5K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill
From the Organizer
The Lakefest Mike Hill 10k began in 1976. Mike Hill, HK Cooper, and Bill Magruder wanted a race included in the bicentennial celebration. Mike encouraged businesses and people throughout the community to get involved in the race. It was known as the Lakefest 10k until Mike's untimely passing in 2007. The race was then changed to the Lakefest Mike Hill 10k. Since then, a 5k has been added.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamestown Wwtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jamestown, KY
Elevation
845 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 78 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k?
- Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k is a running race held in Jamestown, Kentucky on July 4, 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 Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Jamestown, Kentucky at 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k
Jul 4, 2026