Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 12:15PM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of health, fun, and community at the inaugural Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K! Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2 PM in beautiful Coldstream Park, located in Northwest Lexington, Fayette. This exciting event features a flat and fast 5K route on the Legacy Trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Participants will receive commemorative performance T-shirts, finishers medals, and the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers.
In addition to the 5K, enjoy a 1 Mile Walk, a FREE Kid's Dash for children ages 9 and under, and a virtual option for those who prefer to participate from home. The event will also include food trucks, live music, and engaging activities focused on injury prevention. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and kick off National Public Health Week with this vibrant gathering of friends, students, alumni, and faculty. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for September 14th and join us for a day dedicated to health and wellness!
In addition to the 5K, enjoy a 1 Mile Walk, a FREE Kid's Dash for children ages 9 and under, and a virtual option for those who prefer to participate from home. The event will also include food trucks, live music, and engaging activities focused on injury prevention. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and kick off National Public Health Week with this vibrant gathering of friends, students, alumni, and faculty. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for September 14th and join us for a day dedicated to health and wellness!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL PREVENTING INJURIES WITH EVERY STEP 5K PUT ON BY THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
RESCHEDULED DATE IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 AT 2PM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES:
* Flat/fast 5K route on the Legacy Trail through scenic Coldstream Park
* Commemorative performance T-shirts (Unisex sizes S-4XL)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall
* Finishers medals for all 5K participants
* Chip timing for the 5K provided by RaceRise
* Free Race Photos & Finish Line Photo Contest (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk (untimed), FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under) & Virtual Option
* Food truck, music, and injury prevention!
WHY WE RACE?
The 2024-2025 academic year marks 20 years of the College of Public Health developing transformative solutions to health challenges through teaching, research, and service. To celebrate this milestone, the College is hosting a 5K fundraiser, bringing together our friends, students, alumni, faculty and staff.
At the Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K you'll be able to stop by different stations to learn more about how to keep yourself safe and prevent running related injuries. Stay tuned to learn more about our stations. There will be a food truck, free swag, and a free kids dash! Plus, the race will kick off our National Public Health Week celebrations!
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health inspires health leaders to advance public health in Kentucky and beyond through innovative education, transformative research, and collaborate partnerships. To learn more visit https://cph.uky.edu
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - We will hold our packet pickup on race day (Sunday, September 14th) at Coldstream Dog Park from 12:30-1:45pm. Look for the orange/blue RaceRise tent on race day. There will not be an advanced day PPU for this race. Virtual participants will have their packets mailed to them on race week.
RESCHEDULED DATE IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 AT 2PM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES:
* Flat/fast 5K route on the Legacy Trail through scenic Coldstream Park
* Commemorative performance T-shirts (Unisex sizes S-4XL)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall
* Finishers medals for all 5K participants
* Chip timing for the 5K provided by RaceRise
* Free Race Photos & Finish Line Photo Contest (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk (untimed), FREE Kid's Dash (9 & under) & Virtual Option
* Food truck, music, and injury prevention!
WHY WE RACE?
The 2024-2025 academic year marks 20 years of the College of Public Health developing transformative solutions to health challenges through teaching, research, and service. To celebrate this milestone, the College is hosting a 5K fundraiser, bringing together our friends, students, alumni, faculty and staff.
At the Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K you'll be able to stop by different stations to learn more about how to keep yourself safe and prevent running related injuries. Stay tuned to learn more about our stations. There will be a food truck, free swag, and a free kids dash! Plus, the race will kick off our National Public Health Week celebrations!
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health inspires health leaders to advance public health in Kentucky and beyond through innovative education, transformative research, and collaborate partnerships. To learn more visit https://cph.uky.edu
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - We will hold our packet pickup on race day (Sunday, September 14th) at Coldstream Dog Park from 12:30-1:45pm. Look for the orange/blue RaceRise tent on race day. There will not be an advanced day PPU for this race. Virtual participants will have their packets mailed to them on race week.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized Performance Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$33.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) open to runners and walkers of all levels. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are permitted. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups. Course is a flat/fast out and back on the Legacy Trail with start/finish near the Coldstream Dog Park. Participants earn a commemorative race T-shirt. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized Performance Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (2:02PM EDT)
$33.25
A fun, untimed 1 mile walk. No awards for this event. Participants earn a commemorative race T-shirt. -
FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash
Sun 14th September 2025 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
A fun & FREE sprint race for kids 9 and under. Each child will earn a participation medal. No awards for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized Performance Shirt
$33.25
For those who can't join us in person consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K from your hometown on your schedule. For a $30 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. You can (optional) log your virtual result (or completion of your 5K run/walk) on the race website. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex Sized Performance Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (12:15PM EDT)
Free
We need 6-8 enthusiastic volunteers to make our race truly great. The race day volunteer shift runs from 12:15-3:30pm and you'll earn a free race T-shirt and a good feeling for serving the community and our runners/walkers.
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