
From the Organizer
Join us for the 9th Annual Second Stride 5K and 2.5K at Claiborne Farm! Run on the rolling hills of the Bluegrass with the beautiful Thoroughbreds in Horse Country!
The race supports Second Stride, whose mission is to provide professional rehabilitation, retraining and placement of retired thoroughbred racehorses with qualified adopters.
Claiborne Farm will make a matching donation based on net race proceeds, up to $10,000!
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cynthiana, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,107
as of 2023
Elevation
857 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
109
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm
Sep 25, 2026