Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $23.25 - $28.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and uplifting experience at the inaugural Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the beautiful Lexington, Fayette! Starting at 8:00 AM at the Alltech Arena/KY Horse Park, this event promises a day filled with fun, color, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause—the University of Kentucky Children's Pediatric Oncology Unit.
Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K run/walk or an untimed 1-mile fun walk, both featuring exciting color splashes that will add a joyful twist to your race day! The scenic 5K route showcases the stunning landscapes of KY Horse Park, ensuring a delightful experience for all. With commemorative race t-shirts, awards for top finishers in the 5K, free race photos, and plenty of food and fellowship, this event is designed for everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. Join us in this meaningful cause as we come together to support children battling cancer. Let’s make memories, spread joy, and show our support on September 20th! Remember, everything we do is For the Kids!
Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K run/walk or an untimed 1-mile fun walk, both featuring exciting color splashes that will add a joyful twist to your race day! The scenic 5K route showcases the stunning landscapes of KY Horse Park, ensuring a delightful experience for all. With commemorative race t-shirts, awards for top finishers in the 5K, free race photos, and plenty of food and fellowship, this event is designed for everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. Join us in this meaningful cause as we come together to support children battling cancer. Let’s make memories, spread joy, and show our support on September 20th! Remember, everything we do is For the Kids!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR INAUGURAL COLOR ME LEXCATH DANCEBLUE 5K SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CHILDRENS PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY UNIT!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT ALLTECH ARENA/KY HORSEPARK
RACE FEATURES
* Chip timed 5K run/walk and untimed 1-mile fun walk (Both races will have color splash!)
* Scenic 5K route at the KY Horse Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Awards for top finishers (5K only)
* Free race photos
* Food, drink and fellowship
WHY WE RACE & DANCE
The LEXINGTON CATHOLIC DANCEBLUE is a fundraiser supporting the University of Kentucky Childrens Pediatric Oncology Unit. DanceBlue is an opportunity for our school and local communities to come together for a meaningful cause. We dance for those who cant, their families, and the memories we make together. The DanceBlue organization is a year-round fundraising effort through the University of Kentucky, consisting of multiple different fundraising groups to reach an overall goal. The Lexington Catholic DanceBlue Mini marathon works in support of this effort with all of the funds raised going directly to the University of Kentucky Clinic. Our Mini Marathon has numerous fundraising opportunities to help us reach our mini marathon overall fundraising goals. This student-led initiative encourages our members, students, and local community to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. By participating, donating, volunteering, and spreading awareness you are able to experience what DanceBlue is really about --- JOY!!
This is why we have decided to expand our effort and do our first ever 5K! The Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K is an opportunity to expand our community outside of just our student body. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels and abilities to join the fun. We hope to see you on September 20th! As our motto is always, everything we do is For the Kids!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT ALLTECH ARENA/KY HORSEPARK
RACE FEATURES
* Chip timed 5K run/walk and untimed 1-mile fun walk (Both races will have color splash!)
* Scenic 5K route at the KY Horse Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Awards for top finishers (5K only)
* Free race photos
* Food, drink and fellowship
WHY WE RACE & DANCE
The LEXINGTON CATHOLIC DANCEBLUE is a fundraiser supporting the University of Kentucky Childrens Pediatric Oncology Unit. DanceBlue is an opportunity for our school and local communities to come together for a meaningful cause. We dance for those who cant, their families, and the memories we make together. The DanceBlue organization is a year-round fundraising effort through the University of Kentucky, consisting of multiple different fundraising groups to reach an overall goal. The Lexington Catholic DanceBlue Mini marathon works in support of this effort with all of the funds raised going directly to the University of Kentucky Clinic. Our Mini Marathon has numerous fundraising opportunities to help us reach our mini marathon overall fundraising goals. This student-led initiative encourages our members, students, and local community to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. By participating, donating, volunteering, and spreading awareness you are able to experience what DanceBlue is really about --- JOY!!
This is why we have decided to expand our effort and do our first ever 5K! The Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K is an opportunity to expand our community outside of just our student body. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels and abilities to join the fun. We hope to see you on September 20th! As our motto is always, everything we do is For the Kids!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) open to runners & walkers of all levels and abilities. Color splash along the route. Awards for top finishers. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$23.25
An untimed 1-Mile walk with color splash along the route. There are no awards for this event.
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Location
Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
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