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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Date
October 3, 2026
Distance
5K Run · 5K Competitive Walker
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From the Organizer

The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Date - October 4th, 2025

Start Time - 8:30 AM 

Start/Finish - Alton Blakley Ford

 

Awards:

Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd  - Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Age Group Awards: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15 - 19,  20-29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over.

Events

5K Run8:30 AMRegister →
5K Competitive Walker8:30 AMRegister →

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

76°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Somerset 2 N, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:36 AMSunset 7:20 PMDaylight 11h 44m

Host City

About Somerset, KY

Elevation

984 ft

Nearest Airport

LEX

Blue Grass Airport · 63 mi

Major Hub

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport · 96 mi

Time Zone

Eastern 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 The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer
Date
October 3, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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 Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer?
The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer is a running race held in Somerset, Kentucky on October 3, 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 Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Somerset, Kentucky at 2130 S. Highway 27, Somerset, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Oct 3, 2026

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