Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $33.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Fayette. This unique event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to run, walk, or stroll along the same stunning Hunter Pace turf and cross-country course that horses gallop on, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of the Horse Capital of the World.
Join us at 8:00 AM for an exciting day filled with camaraderie and community spirit, all while supporting the Kentucky Horse Council. Every participant will receive a commemorative horse show-type ribbon and a unisex race shirt, while awards will recognize the top male and female finishers in various age groups, along with prizes for the best tailgate and costume. Enjoy food, music, and fellowship as you take in the beautiful surroundings. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of a memorable racing experience!
Join us at 8:00 AM for an exciting day filled with camaraderie and community spirit, all while supporting the Kentucky Horse Council. Every participant will receive a commemorative horse show-type ribbon and a unisex race shirt, while awards will recognize the top male and female finishers in various age groups, along with prizes for the best tailgate and costume. Enjoy food, music, and fellowship as you take in the beautiful surroundings. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of a memorable racing experience!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS TRULY UNIQUE RACING EXPERIENCE AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK BENEFITING THE KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL!
YOU SET YOUR PACE RUNNING OR WALKING ON THE SAME HUNTER PACE TURF/CROSS COUNTRY COURSE THAT THE HORSES RIDE. THIS IS TRULY A ONE-OF-A-KIND RUN/WALK EXPERIENCE YOU'LL ONLY FIND IN THE HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
RACE FEATURES:
* UNIQUE HUNTER PACE TURF/CROSS COUNTRY TYPE COURSE AT THE SCENIC KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE HORSE SHOW TYPE RIBBON FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED RACE SHIRTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SIZES S-3XL)
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON) & FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST
* RUN, WALK OR STROLL - ALL LEVELS AND AGES ARE WELCOMED!
* AWARD FOR BEST TAILGATE AND BEST COSTUME
* AWARDS PRESENTED FOR TOP M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS (0-14 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* CONVENIENT RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
* FOOD, FUN, MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE - THE KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL
5K ROUTE MAP - COMING SOON
DOGS AND STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS RACE
YOU SET YOUR PACE RUNNING OR WALKING ON THE SAME HUNTER PACE TURF/CROSS COUNTRY COURSE THAT THE HORSES RIDE. THIS IS TRULY A ONE-OF-A-KIND RUN/WALK EXPERIENCE YOU'LL ONLY FIND IN THE HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
RACE FEATURES:
* UNIQUE HUNTER PACE TURF/CROSS COUNTRY TYPE COURSE AT THE SCENIC KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE HORSE SHOW TYPE RIBBON FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED RACE SHIRTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SIZES S-3XL)
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON) & FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST
* RUN, WALK OR STROLL - ALL LEVELS AND AGES ARE WELCOMED!
* AWARD FOR BEST TAILGATE AND BEST COSTUME
* AWARDS PRESENTED FOR TOP M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS (0-14 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* CONVENIENT RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
* FOOD, FUN, MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE - THE KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL
5K ROUTE MAP - COMING SOON
DOGS AND STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS RACE
Races
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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K at the Park
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) run on the Hunter Pace (turf/cross country) course at the Kentucky Horse Park. Awards presented for Top M/F Finishers. Commemorative T-shirt included with registration (while supplies last). No dogs or strollers permitted. All levels (runners/walkers) welcomed!
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Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
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