The Cupcake Classic 3K
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- Wellington Park, Lexington, KY
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $12–$22
From the Organizer
Come Run For VIPS and earn a race shirt and delicious BabyCakes cupcake!
The 9th Annual Cupcake Classic 3K will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30pm at Wellington Park in South Lexington. Our race will support the good work of VIPS a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions and parental support to children with blindness or low vision.
RACE FEATURES:
- Commemorative super soft Race T-Shirts
- BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream (Thanks Forcht Bank!)
- Paved course in beautiful Wellington Park
- Overall and Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions, Top 3 M/F)
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
- DJ
- Social Teams to enhance your race experience. Largest Team wins a prize!
- 3K Run/Walk, Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), & Virtual Runner/Walker option
- Referral Rewards (Invite your friends and family and get a refund on your registration)
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race night (Friday, August 14th) from 6:00-7:30pm at the Wellington Park pavilion. There will be no advanced day packet pickup for the race.
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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
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 5 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
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A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Cupcake Classic 3K?
- The Cupcake Classic 3K is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on August 14, 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 Cupcake Classic 3K?
- Friday, August 14, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at Wellington Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Cupcake Classic 3K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Cupcake Classic 3K
Aug 14, 2026