Lions Run for Sight 5K
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $33.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting morning of fitness, fun, and community at the 38th Anniversary Lions Run for Sight 5K on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Held at the picturesque Coldstream Park in North Lexington, this vibrant event kicks off at 9:00 AM and welcomes runners, walkers, families, and even leashed dogs to join in on the fun. The out-and-back 5K course, set against the scenic backdrop of the Legacy Trail, promises a flat and fast route perfect for all fitness levels.
Participants can look forward to a host of exciting features, including chip timing, commemorative race t-shirts, and awards for both overall and age group winners. There will also be music, food, and an incredible sense of fellowship, along with over 100 door prizes up for grabs! Additionally, the race offers options for virtual participation, making it accessible for everyone. Proceeds from this event support vital vision services in the Bluegrass community, including youth camps and eye care initiatives. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful spring day—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable experience!
Participants can look forward to a host of exciting features, including chip timing, commemorative race t-shirts, and awards for both overall and age group winners. There will also be music, food, and an incredible sense of fellowship, along with over 100 door prizes up for grabs! Additionally, the race offers options for virtual participation, making it accessible for everyone. Proceeds from this event support vital vision services in the Bluegrass community, including youth camps and eye care initiatives. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful spring day—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable experience!
Organiser's Description
THE RESCHEDULE 38TH ANNIVERSARY LIONS RUN FOR SIGHT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025, AT 9:00 AM AT BEAUTIFUL COLDSTREAM PARK IN NORTH LEXINGTON.
OUR RACE IS AN OUT-AND-BACK 5K ON PAVED ROADWAY SURFACE. RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, STROLLERS, DOGS (ON A LEASH) ARE ALL WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
RACE FEATURES
* Flat, fast course on the scenic Legacy Trail with S/F at Coldstream Dog Park area
* Chip timing and race management provided by RaceRise
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards
* Vision Teams and Team Pricing, Prize for our largest Vision Team
* Free Race Photos
* Music, food and fellowship
* 5K and Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Over 100 Door Prizes!!!
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2200807]
WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR RUN?
THIS RACE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR OUR VISION OF SERVICE IN LEXINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY, INCLUDING:
*
KENTUCKY LIONS YOUTH CAMPS - SUPPORT THE ANNUAL BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED YOUTH CAMP FINANCIALLY TO KEEP THE CAMP FREE FOR THE CAMPERS.
*
KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION - A NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 1954 BY THE LIONS CLUBS OF KENTUCKY TO PROVIDE VISION SERVICES IN KENTUCKY.
*
PURCHASE EYEGLASSES FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM IN THE BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY.
*
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RADIO EYE - AN AUDIO SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
*
LEADER DOGS - TRAINING DOGS TO ASSIST THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
*
OTHER CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM START TIME. REGISTRATION ENDS 10 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. WE WILL HAVE PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS, IF NECESSARY, BUT THE EASIEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO REGISTER IS ONLINE. REGISTRATION CAN EASILY BE DONE ON YOUR PHONE ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICKUP
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, 4/25/25 FROM 4-6PM AT FLEET FEET LEXINGTON LOCATED AT THE SUMMIT AT FRITZ FARM IN SOUTH LEXINGTON (ADDRESS: 4084 FINN WAY SUITE 140, LEXINGTON, KY 40517).
THERE WILL ALSO BE RACE MORNING PPU BEGINNING AT 7:30AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK. TEE SHIRTS, BIBS AND GOODIE BAGS WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE.
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
NOTHING GOES BETTER WITH THE CRISP CLEAN AIR OF A BLUEGRASS KENTUCKY SPRING MORNING THAN A CUP OF COFFEE AND A DOUGHNUT, OR BANANA IF YOU PREFER.
JOIN A TEAM AND SAVE
AT REGISTRATION TIME YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A VISION TEAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW RUNNERS OR CREATE YOUR OWN VISION TEAM AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN.
YOU CAN EASILY CREATE A TEAM WHEN YOU REGISTER, GIVE IT A FUN NAME, THEN INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, CO-WORKERS, ETC. TO JOIN YOUR TEAM. TEAMS CAN BE AS LARGE AS YOU WANT. TO HELP YOU RECRUIT MEMBERS FOR YOUR TEAM, ALL TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE MEMBERS, WILL SAVE $3.00 OFF THEIR REGISTRATION!
HOW TEAM DISCOUNT PRICING WORKS:
WHEN PEOPLE REGISTER FOR YOUR TEAM, THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM (INCLUDING YOU) WILL PAY THE CURRENT FULL REGISTRATION PRICE. THE 5TH PERSON, AND EVERY SUBSEQUENT PERSON WHO JOINS THE TEAM WILL PAY THE CURRENT REGISTRATION FEE LESS $3.00. AFTER THAT 5TH PERSON JOINS THE TEAM, TO COMPLETE THE 5-PERSON TEAM DISCOUNT MINIMUM, THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM WILL EACH BE REFUNDED $3.00 ON THEIR CREDIT CARD!
DOOR PRIZES
THE LIONS RUN FOR SIGHT IS KNOWN FOR OUR DOOR PRIZES. WE HOPE TO HAVE 100 SPECIAL PRIZES FOR OUR 38TH ANNIVERSARY RUN.
OUR RACE IS AN OUT-AND-BACK 5K ON PAVED ROADWAY SURFACE. RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, STROLLERS, DOGS (ON A LEASH) ARE ALL WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
RACE FEATURES
* Flat, fast course on the scenic Legacy Trail with S/F at Coldstream Dog Park area
* Chip timing and race management provided by RaceRise
* Commemorative race T-shirts
* Overall & Age Group Awards
* Vision Teams and Team Pricing, Prize for our largest Vision Team
* Free Race Photos
* Music, food and fellowship
* 5K and Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Over 100 Door Prizes!!!
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2200807]
WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR RUN?
THIS RACE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR OUR VISION OF SERVICE IN LEXINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY, INCLUDING:
*
KENTUCKY LIONS YOUTH CAMPS - SUPPORT THE ANNUAL BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED YOUTH CAMP FINANCIALLY TO KEEP THE CAMP FREE FOR THE CAMPERS.
*
KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION - A NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 1954 BY THE LIONS CLUBS OF KENTUCKY TO PROVIDE VISION SERVICES IN KENTUCKY.
*
PURCHASE EYEGLASSES FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM IN THE BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY.
*
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RADIO EYE - AN AUDIO SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
*
LEADER DOGS - TRAINING DOGS TO ASSIST THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
*
OTHER CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM START TIME. REGISTRATION ENDS 10 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. WE WILL HAVE PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS, IF NECESSARY, BUT THE EASIEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO REGISTER IS ONLINE. REGISTRATION CAN EASILY BE DONE ON YOUR PHONE ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICKUP
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, 4/25/25 FROM 4-6PM AT FLEET FEET LEXINGTON LOCATED AT THE SUMMIT AT FRITZ FARM IN SOUTH LEXINGTON (ADDRESS: 4084 FINN WAY SUITE 140, LEXINGTON, KY 40517).
THERE WILL ALSO BE RACE MORNING PPU BEGINNING AT 7:30AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK. TEE SHIRTS, BIBS AND GOODIE BAGS WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE.
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
NOTHING GOES BETTER WITH THE CRISP CLEAN AIR OF A BLUEGRASS KENTUCKY SPRING MORNING THAN A CUP OF COFFEE AND A DOUGHNUT, OR BANANA IF YOU PREFER.
JOIN A TEAM AND SAVE
AT REGISTRATION TIME YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A VISION TEAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW RUNNERS OR CREATE YOUR OWN VISION TEAM AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN.
YOU CAN EASILY CREATE A TEAM WHEN YOU REGISTER, GIVE IT A FUN NAME, THEN INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, CO-WORKERS, ETC. TO JOIN YOUR TEAM. TEAMS CAN BE AS LARGE AS YOU WANT. TO HELP YOU RECRUIT MEMBERS FOR YOUR TEAM, ALL TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE MEMBERS, WILL SAVE $3.00 OFF THEIR REGISTRATION!
HOW TEAM DISCOUNT PRICING WORKS:
WHEN PEOPLE REGISTER FOR YOUR TEAM, THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM (INCLUDING YOU) WILL PAY THE CURRENT FULL REGISTRATION PRICE. THE 5TH PERSON, AND EVERY SUBSEQUENT PERSON WHO JOINS THE TEAM WILL PAY THE CURRENT REGISTRATION FEE LESS $3.00. AFTER THAT 5TH PERSON JOINS THE TEAM, TO COMPLETE THE 5-PERSON TEAM DISCOUNT MINIMUM, THE FIRST 4 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM WILL EACH BE REFUNDED $3.00 ON THEIR CREDIT CARD!
DOOR PRIZES
THE LIONS RUN FOR SIGHT IS KNOWN FOR OUR DOOR PRIZES. WE HOPE TO HAVE 100 SPECIAL PRIZES FOR OUR 38TH ANNIVERSARY RUN.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.25
CLOSEDIn-person, chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved roadway surfaces. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.25
CLOSEDIf you are not able to make our rescheduled date of April 26, 2025 consider participating as a virtual runner/walker. You can run/walk your own 5K on your schedule in your hometown and we'll mail you your race shirt unless you can pick up at our packet pickup session. You can (optional) post your virtual result (or completion of your 5K) online at the race results page.
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