Blazing Blue Devil 5K
- Date Fri 8th August 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Blazing Blue Devil 5K, taking place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the picturesque Coldstream Park in Northwest Lexington, Fayette. This exciting evening race kicks off at 7:30 PM and promises to be a fantastic event for runners of all ages and abilities.
Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat course perfect for achieving personal bests, along with the chance to earn commemorative T-shirts and awards for top finishers in various age groups. With age divisions ranging from 13 and under to 80+, there’s a competitive spirit for everyone! Gather your friends to form social teams, as the largest group will compete for a special prize, and don’t forget about the referral rewards that offer a $10 refund for spreading the word. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual option ensures everyone can be part of the fun. Join us for a memorable evening filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat course perfect for achieving personal bests, along with the chance to earn commemorative T-shirts and awards for top finishers in various age groups. With age divisions ranging from 13 and under to 80+, there’s a competitive spirit for everyone! Gather your friends to form social teams, as the largest group will compete for a special prize, and don’t forget about the referral rewards that offer a $10 refund for spreading the word. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual option ensures everyone can be part of the fun. Join us for a memorable evening filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL BLAZING BLUE DEVIL 5K BENEFITING HENRY CLAY HS CROSS COUNTRY!
OUR RACE IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 AT 7:30PM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NW LEXINGTON (NEW 2025 VENUE!)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic paved, flat course at Coldstream Park
* Commemorative short sleeved T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group (5 Year Divisions) Awards
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team/group)
* Referral Rewards (Refer 3 people who sign up and get a $10 refund on your registration)
* Free Race Photos
* Chip Timing by Team RaceRise
* Virtual option for those who can't join us in person
PACKET PICKUP We are only offering race day packet pick up from 6:15pm-7:30pm at Coldstream Park. There is no advanced day packet pick up like last year.
RACE SHIRTS We are making race shirts available in unisex sizes S-3XL and Youth S, M & L.
AWARDS We will have awards for the Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers and Top 3 M/F Finishers in the following Age Groups: 13 and under, 14-15, 16-19, 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+ There will also be awards for the Top 3 teams of 5 or more team members. For the team competition, the times of the top 4 team members will be added together to get a team time/score.
5K ROUTE - Coming Soon!
OUR RACE IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 AT 7:30PM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NW LEXINGTON (NEW 2025 VENUE!)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic paved, flat course at Coldstream Park
* Commemorative short sleeved T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group (5 Year Divisions) Awards
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team/group)
* Referral Rewards (Refer 3 people who sign up and get a $10 refund on your registration)
* Free Race Photos
* Chip Timing by Team RaceRise
* Virtual option for those who can't join us in person
PACKET PICKUP We are only offering race day packet pick up from 6:15pm-7:30pm at Coldstream Park. There is no advanced day packet pick up like last year.
RACE SHIRTS We are making race shirts available in unisex sizes S-3XL and Youth S, M & L.
AWARDS We will have awards for the Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers and Top 3 M/F Finishers in the following Age Groups: 13 and under, 14-15, 16-19, 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+ There will also be awards for the Top 3 teams of 5 or more team members. For the team competition, the times of the top 4 team members will be added together to get a team time/score.
5K ROUTE - Coming Soon!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Fri 8th August 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$28.25
A chip timed 5K on paved trail surfaces. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on fixed length leashes are welcomed. Awards will be presented for our Overall Top 3 M/F finishers as well as Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groupings. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized Short Sleeved T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person or aren't ready for an in-person race, you can still participate on your own as a virtual participant. Just sign up and we'll mail your commemorative race shirt. You can run/walk your 5K from anywhere, and there will be an opportunity to submit your virtual time. There are no awards for the virtual event. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex Sized Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Fri 8th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
We are looking for about 6-8 good volunteers for work a race day shift from 6:00-9:30pm doing various jobs at the race to make it great. Thanks in advance for considering this if you aren't running.
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