Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Lexington, KY, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for this truly unique racing experience at the Kentucky Horse Park benefiting the Kentucky Horse Council!
You set your pace running or walking on the same Hunter Pace turf/cross country course that the horses ride. This is truly a one-of-a-kind run/walk experience you'll only find in the Horse Capital of the World.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
RACE FEATURES:
- Unique Hunter Pace turf/cross country type course at the scenic Kentucky Horse Park
- Commemorative Horse Show Type Ribbon for all participants
- Commemorative unisex sized race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes S-3XL)
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton) & Finish Line Photo Contest
- Run, walk or stroll - All levels and ages are welcomed!
- Award for Best Tailgate and Best Costume
- Awards Presented for Top M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-14 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
- Convenient race morning packet pickup
- Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause - The Kentucky Horse Council
5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon
Dogs and strollers are not permitted in this race
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 7 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
44
Days to train
- Race
- Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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About This Sport
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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
Sep 5, 2026