A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $26.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fitness at the 41st Annual A Midsummer Night's Run 5K! Taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the vibrant downtown area of Lexington, Fayette, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. The festivities kick off at 6:00 PM with the Fastest Kid in Town races for children ages 2-12, followed by the main event, the 5K run/walk, which starts at 7:30 PM.
Participants can look forward to a unique and scenic route through the heart of Lexington, commemorative race t-shirts, and exciting awards for the top finishers in various categories. Plus, there’s a virtual option for those who prefer to join from afar! With food trucks, a DJ, and a commitment to supporting local health initiatives, this event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit and wellness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to cap off your summer in style!
Participants can look forward to a unique and scenic route through the heart of Lexington, commemorative race t-shirts, and exciting awards for the top finishers in various categories. Plus, there’s a virtual option for those who prefer to join from afar! With food trucks, a DJ, and a commitment to supporting local health initiatives, this event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit and wellness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to cap off your summer in style!
Organiser's Description
LET'S CLOSE OUT THE SUMMER WITH LEXINGTON'S MOST EXCITING RACE!
THE 41ST ANNUAL A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN!
The 2025 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN PRESENTED BY CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:30pm. We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person. Additionally the FASTEST KID IN TOWN KIDS RACES (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025)
* 4:30PM --- PACKET PICKUP OPENS (PACKET PICKUP TENT ON COURTHOUSE PLAZA LAWN)
* 5:45PM --- FASTEST KID IN TOWN MEETING WITH PARENTS/KIDS (CORNER OF LIMESTONE & SHORT STREETS)
* 6:00PM --- FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACES (AGES 2-12)
* 7:20PM --- BRIEF PRE-RACE PROGRAM
* 7:30PM --- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN 5K START
* 8:00PM --- AWARDS TENT OPEN (FOR PICKUP OF AGE GROUP AWARDS (TOP 3 M/F IN EACH 5 YEAR DIVISION)
* 8:15PM --- AWARDS PRESENTED TO TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
RACE FEATURES
* A UNIQUE DOWNTOWN RACE IN THE HEART OF LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* 5K RUN/WALK AND FASTEST KID IN TOWN (AGES 2-12)
* AWARDS FOR TOP OVERALL & AGE GROUP FINISHERS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* TEAM PRICING (TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE SAVE $5 ON EACH TEAM MEMBER'S REGISTRATION FEE)
* VIRTUAL OPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T JOIN THE RACE IN-PERSON
* DJ & FOOD TRUCKS
RACE DONATIONS All race donations made by A Midsummer Nights Run participants will support the SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS YES, MAMM! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men.
PACKET PICKUP There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities. We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance. You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required.
* Packet Pickup #1: Thursday, August 7th from 12pm-6pm
* Packet Pickup #2: Friday, August 8th from 2pm-7pm
5K AWARDS Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1654059]
THE 41ST ANNUAL A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN!
The 2025 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN PRESENTED BY CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:30pm. We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person. Additionally the FASTEST KID IN TOWN KIDS RACES (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025)
* 4:30PM --- PACKET PICKUP OPENS (PACKET PICKUP TENT ON COURTHOUSE PLAZA LAWN)
* 5:45PM --- FASTEST KID IN TOWN MEETING WITH PARENTS/KIDS (CORNER OF LIMESTONE & SHORT STREETS)
* 6:00PM --- FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACES (AGES 2-12)
* 7:20PM --- BRIEF PRE-RACE PROGRAM
* 7:30PM --- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN 5K START
* 8:00PM --- AWARDS TENT OPEN (FOR PICKUP OF AGE GROUP AWARDS (TOP 3 M/F IN EACH 5 YEAR DIVISION)
* 8:15PM --- AWARDS PRESENTED TO TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
RACE FEATURES
* A UNIQUE DOWNTOWN RACE IN THE HEART OF LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* 5K RUN/WALK AND FASTEST KID IN TOWN (AGES 2-12)
* AWARDS FOR TOP OVERALL & AGE GROUP FINISHERS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* TEAM PRICING (TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE SAVE $5 ON EACH TEAM MEMBER'S REGISTRATION FEE)
* VIRTUAL OPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T JOIN THE RACE IN-PERSON
* DJ & FOOD TRUCKS
RACE DONATIONS All race donations made by A Midsummer Nights Run participants will support the SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS YES, MAMM! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men.
PACKET PICKUP There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities. We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance. You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required.
* Packet Pickup #1: Thursday, August 7th from 12pm-6pm
* Packet Pickup #2: Friday, August 8th from 2pm-7pm
5K AWARDS Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1654059]
Races
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$26.25
OPENS SOONA chip-timed 5K run/walk on paved road surfaces in downtown Lexington. Awards for top Overall and Age Group finishers. Strollers and walkers welcomed. -
Fastest Kid in Town
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$12.75
OPENS SOONEnter your child in the funnest kids' race in Lexington. The Fastest Kid in Town is open to kids ages 2-12. Children will compete in a 30-75 yard dash with other children their age. Each age group (2-12) will have a "Fastest Kid" awarded and then those age group winners will run off to determine the overall Fastest Kid in Town. Spectators are welcome! -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
$23.25
OPENS SOONIf you can't join us in person (or would prefer not to participate in an in-person event), consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. We'll mail your commemorative race T-shirt, and you can run/walk your own A Midsummer Night's Run 5K on your schedule from anywhere. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (5:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONWe need a team of 15 race day volunteers to work a shift from 5:30-9:00pm. Volunteers receive a free race T-shirt.
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