Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $34.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate pride and fitness at the Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Taking place at the beautiful Coldstream Park in Lexington, Fayette, this vibrant event invites participants to run, walk, skip, or stroll along a scenic 3.1-mile course. The race kicks off at 9:00 am and features chip timing for an accurate race experience.
Join in the fun with multiple age groups and three gender categories—Male, Female, and Non-Binary—where the top three finishers in each category will receive commemorative Pride Run medals! In addition to the 5K, there's a 1 Mile Fun Walk and a Virtual Runner option available. Be sure to register by September 1, 2026, to secure your exclusive Pride Run T-shirt or Water Bottle!
The event promises an exciting atmosphere with entertainment including a DJ, a drag show, and various local vendors. Plus, all proceeds from this uplifting event go towards supporting LGBTQ+ students and families in the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of pride and camaraderie—mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable experience!
Join in the fun with multiple age groups and three gender categories—Male, Female, and Non-Binary—where the top three finishers in each category will receive commemorative Pride Run medals! In addition to the 5K, there's a 1 Mile Fun Walk and a Virtual Runner option available. Be sure to register by September 1, 2026, to secure your exclusive Pride Run T-shirt or Water Bottle!
The event promises an exciting atmosphere with entertainment including a DJ, a drag show, and various local vendors. Plus, all proceeds from this uplifting event go towards supporting LGBTQ+ students and families in the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of pride and camaraderie—mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP, COME OUT, BE PROUD!
Join us for Frontrunners Lexington [http://www.frontrunnerslex.com]'s PRIDE RUN 5K on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 9:00 am at Coldstream Park!
Run, walk, skip, or stroll in this 3.1 mile chip timed race on the scenic trails at Coldstream Park. The race will feature multiple age groups, 3 gender categories (Male, Female & Non-Binary), top 3 finishers in each age/gender category will be awarded commemorative Pride Run Lexington medals. Register for the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk, and/or Virtual Runner by September 1, 2026, to be guaranteed a Pride Run T-shirt _OR_ Pride Run Water Bottle. (You will have the opportunity to choose this year!) There will be entertainment at the start & finish lines including a DJ, drag show, refreshments, local vendors, sponsors and non-profit tables handing out swag & resources.
This event is presented by Frontrunners Lexington. [http://www.frontrunnerslex.com] Event proceeds go directly to help support LGBTQ+ students, families, and allies by providing much needed resources, programming, GSA development & maintenance, activities, and student/teacher/administrative training throughout our local K-12 public schools.
PACKET PICKUP
YOU'LL HAVE AT LEAST TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET AND SWAG. You may pickup for friends & family without credentials, paperwork, or ID. We encourage local runners/walkers to pick up on Friday if you can to make for a more pleasant race day experience.
* Third Street Stuff & Coffee
257 N Limestone, Lexington
Friday, September 18, 2025 -- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Coldstream Park (Race Day!)
1850 Piscano Dr, Lexington
Saturday, September 19, 2026 -- 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are welcomed.
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP 3 MALE, FEMALE, AND NON-BINARY
AGE GROUPS (Male & Female Top 3) 0-9, 10-14, 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+
AGE GROUPS (Non-Binary Top 3) 0-20, 20+, 40+
_If you or your company/organization is interested in being a sponsor of this event, please click the Sponsorship tab or email us at priderun@frontrunnerslex.com for more info!_
GIVEAWAY DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that all giveaways (race t-shirts and water bottles) will be forfeited as of 9:15 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (15 minutes after race start time) if you do not pick up prior (either at Packet Pick Up or at the Registration table on the morning of the race). All unclaimed giveaways will be donated, sold and/or redistributed to other participants who may have missed the registration deadline. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
5K ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1470537]
Join us for Frontrunners Lexington [http://www.frontrunnerslex.com]'s PRIDE RUN 5K on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 9:00 am at Coldstream Park!
Run, walk, skip, or stroll in this 3.1 mile chip timed race on the scenic trails at Coldstream Park. The race will feature multiple age groups, 3 gender categories (Male, Female & Non-Binary), top 3 finishers in each age/gender category will be awarded commemorative Pride Run Lexington medals. Register for the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk, and/or Virtual Runner by September 1, 2026, to be guaranteed a Pride Run T-shirt _OR_ Pride Run Water Bottle. (You will have the opportunity to choose this year!) There will be entertainment at the start & finish lines including a DJ, drag show, refreshments, local vendors, sponsors and non-profit tables handing out swag & resources.
This event is presented by Frontrunners Lexington. [http://www.frontrunnerslex.com] Event proceeds go directly to help support LGBTQ+ students, families, and allies by providing much needed resources, programming, GSA development & maintenance, activities, and student/teacher/administrative training throughout our local K-12 public schools.
PACKET PICKUP
YOU'LL HAVE AT LEAST TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET AND SWAG. You may pickup for friends & family without credentials, paperwork, or ID. We encourage local runners/walkers to pick up on Friday if you can to make for a more pleasant race day experience.
* Third Street Stuff & Coffee
257 N Limestone, Lexington
Friday, September 18, 2025 -- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Coldstream Park (Race Day!)
1850 Piscano Dr, Lexington
Saturday, September 19, 2026 -- 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are welcomed.
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP 3 MALE, FEMALE, AND NON-BINARY
AGE GROUPS (Male & Female Top 3) 0-9, 10-14, 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+
AGE GROUPS (Non-Binary Top 3) 0-20, 20+, 40+
_If you or your company/organization is interested in being a sponsor of this event, please click the Sponsorship tab or email us at priderun@frontrunnerslex.com for more info!_
GIVEAWAY DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that all giveaways (race t-shirts and water bottles) will be forfeited as of 9:15 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (15 minutes after race start time) if you do not pick up prior (either at Packet Pick Up or at the Registration table on the morning of the race). All unclaimed giveaways will be donated, sold and/or redistributed to other participants who may have missed the registration deadline. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
5K ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1470537]
Races
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Pride Run 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt or Pride Run Water Bottle
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$34.50
Chip timed 5K run/walk. Overall & age group awards Strollers & dogs on fixed length leashes are allowed. Walkers welcomed! -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt or Pride Run Water Bottle
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$23.95
Walk a shorter 1 mile distance to support our cause. There will be no timing or awards for the 1 miler. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Commemorative T-Shirt or Pride Run Water Bottle
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
Volunteers make races great! We need 20-30 energetic volunteers to work a race day shift from 7:00 am-12:00 pm. Sign up here, and we'll email you instructions, duties, and details. We are capping the race at 40 volunteers.
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