#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.75
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and philanthropy at the inaugural #FeedTheKids 3K on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in beautiful Lexington, Fayette! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Wellington Park, featuring a scenic 3K (1.86 miles) course perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Join us as we come together to help pay off student lunch debts for Fayette County Public School students, a cause that impacts many in our community.
Participants can look forward to a memorable experience with commemorative race T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and a FREE Kid's Dash for children aged 7 and under. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with a DJ and entertainment, plus delicious Dahlhus Fudge for everyone! After the race, celebrate at Mirror Twin Brewing with a complimentary beer for those 21 and older (just show your bib) and delicious brunch options from Rolling Oven Pizza. Don’t miss this chance to engage in food, fun, and fellowship while making a difference! Early bird registration is available now, so sign up and be part of this wonderful event!
Participants can look forward to a memorable experience with commemorative race T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and a FREE Kid's Dash for children aged 7 and under. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with a DJ and entertainment, plus delicious Dahlhus Fudge for everyone! After the race, celebrate at Mirror Twin Brewing with a complimentary beer for those 21 and older (just show your bib) and delicious brunch options from Rolling Oven Pizza. Don’t miss this chance to engage in food, fun, and fellowship while making a difference! Early bird registration is available now, so sign up and be part of this wonderful event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL #FEEDTHEKIDS 3K AND HELP US PAY OFF ALL STUDENT LUNCH DEBTS FOR FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 9:00AM AT WELLINGTON PARK (SOUTH LEXINGTON)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic paved 3K (1.86 miles) course at beautiful Wellington Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups)
* 3K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash (7 and under) and Virtual Option
* Free Race Photos (Thanks J.A. Laub Photography) & Finish Line Photo Contest
* DJ/Entertainment
* Delicious Dahlhus Fudge for all!
* Post race celebration/party at Mirror Twin Brewing (A free beer for those 21 and older, show bib)
* Food, fun and fellowship for an awesome cause!
PACKET PICKUP - PPU will be held on Thursday, 9/18/25 from 4-7pm at JOHN'S RUN/WALK SHOP IN CHEVY CHASE (Ashland Avenue). Picking up for friends/family is encouraged. We'll also have race day PPU from 7:15-8:45am at Wellington Park (park pavilion).
3K PRICING - $25 Early Bird (7/18-31), $30 (8/1-30), $35 (9/1-17), $40 (9/18-20)
3K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507]
CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the #FEEDTHEKIDS 5k will be donated to the Dahlhus Fund, a nonprofit fund through the Bluegrass Community Foundation that aims to pay off all of the student lunch debts for Fayette County Public Schools students. LEARN MORE/DONATE [https://bgcf.givingfuel.com/dahlhus-fund]
Did you know that 1 in 4 public school students in the Commonwealth experience food insecurity? During the 2024-25 school year, student lunch debt for Fayette County students topped $35,000. Through fundraising efforts, the Dahlhus Fund was able to issue a grand of $13,000 towards that debt at the end of the '25 school year and aims to pay the entire lunch debt at the end of the 2025-26 year no matter what that amount is.
MIRROR TWIN BREWING AFTER PARTY/CELEBRATION
The after race after party will be at Mirror Twin Brewing's Annex (730 National Avenue 40502) starting at 11am. Anyone who brings their race bib to the after party will get a free beer. Brunch is also available for purchase from Rolling Oven Pizza.
TITLE SPONSORS: Dahlhus Fudge, Mirror Twin Brewing, Plane and Simple
INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SPONSOR? We have various levels of race sponsorship available. If interested, please email Adam Dahl at [email protected]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 9:00AM AT WELLINGTON PARK (SOUTH LEXINGTON)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic paved 3K (1.86 miles) course at beautiful Wellington Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups)
* 3K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash (7 and under) and Virtual Option
* Free Race Photos (Thanks J.A. Laub Photography) & Finish Line Photo Contest
* DJ/Entertainment
* Delicious Dahlhus Fudge for all!
* Post race celebration/party at Mirror Twin Brewing (A free beer for those 21 and older, show bib)
* Food, fun and fellowship for an awesome cause!
PACKET PICKUP - PPU will be held on Thursday, 9/18/25 from 4-7pm at JOHN'S RUN/WALK SHOP IN CHEVY CHASE (Ashland Avenue). Picking up for friends/family is encouraged. We'll also have race day PPU from 7:15-8:45am at Wellington Park (park pavilion).
3K PRICING - $25 Early Bird (7/18-31), $30 (8/1-30), $35 (9/1-17), $40 (9/18-20)
3K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507]
CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the #FEEDTHEKIDS 5k will be donated to the Dahlhus Fund, a nonprofit fund through the Bluegrass Community Foundation that aims to pay off all of the student lunch debts for Fayette County Public Schools students. LEARN MORE/DONATE [https://bgcf.givingfuel.com/dahlhus-fund]
Did you know that 1 in 4 public school students in the Commonwealth experience food insecurity? During the 2024-25 school year, student lunch debt for Fayette County students topped $35,000. Through fundraising efforts, the Dahlhus Fund was able to issue a grand of $13,000 towards that debt at the end of the '25 school year and aims to pay the entire lunch debt at the end of the 2025-26 year no matter what that amount is.
MIRROR TWIN BREWING AFTER PARTY/CELEBRATION
The after race after party will be at Mirror Twin Brewing's Annex (730 National Avenue 40502) starting at 11am. Anyone who brings their race bib to the after party will get a free beer. Brunch is also available for purchase from Rolling Oven Pizza.
TITLE SPONSORS: Dahlhus Fudge, Mirror Twin Brewing, Plane and Simple
INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SPONSOR? We have various levels of race sponsorship available. If interested, please email Adam Dahl at [email protected]
Races
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3K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.75
Chip timed run/walk event on paved trail surfaces. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups. Participants receive a custom race T-shirt while supplies last. -
FREE Kid's Dash (7 & Under)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:25AM EDT)
Free
A FREE Kid's Race for children 7 and under. There are no awards for this event however each child will earn a participation medal. Parents may add a shirt for your child for a $10 charge or choose "Free Race" with no shirt. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider supporting our cause by running/walking virtually. For a $30 donation we'll mail you your custom race T-shirt and you can run/walk your own #FeedTheKids 3K on your own schedule in your own hometown from anywhere in the United States. You can also (optional) log your virtual result online. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
We need 8-10 enthusiast volunteers to work a 3-hour race day shift to make our race an awesome experience for our runners/walkers. Volunteers will get fudge and a commemorative race T-shirt for helping.
#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge
