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
- 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 & 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
PACKET PICKUP - Our PPU will be held onsite at the KY Horse Park on Saturday from 6:45-7:45am. Look for further details in the prerace email.
Events
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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- Race
- Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
Sep 5, 2026