Pride Run Lexington
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $28.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate diversity and community spirit at the Pride Run Lexington on Saturday, September 20th, 2025! This vibrant event kicks off at 9 AM at Coldstream Park in Lexington, Fayette, inviting participants of all ages to join in a joyous 3.1-mile chip-timed race. Whether you choose to run, walk, skip, or stroll, this engaging event welcomes everyone—plus, your furry friends on fixed-length leashes are also invited!
Participants can register for the 5K, a 1 Mile Fun Walk, or take part as a Virtual Runner by September 1st, 2025, to ensure they receive a Pride Run T-shirt or a stylish water bottle. The day promises a festive atmosphere featuring entertainment such as a DJ and a drag show, alongside local vendors and sponsors offering refreshments and resources. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in multiple age and gender categories, celebrating achievements in this inclusive event. Join us for an unforgettable day of pride, fun, and community support, all while helping to provide essential resources for LGBTQ+ students and families in our local schools!
Participants can register for the 5K, a 1 Mile Fun Walk, or take part as a Virtual Runner by September 1st, 2025, to ensure they receive a Pride Run T-shirt or a stylish water bottle. The day promises a festive atmosphere featuring entertainment such as a DJ and a drag show, alongside local vendors and sponsors offering refreshments and resources. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in multiple age and gender categories, celebrating achievements in this inclusive event. Join us for an unforgettable day of pride, fun, and community support, all while helping to provide essential resources for LGBTQ+ students and families in our local schools!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP, COME OUT, BE PROUD!
Join us for Frontrunners Lexington [http://www.frontrunnerslex.com]'s PRIDE RUN LEXINGTON on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH at 9am 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 1st, 2025, 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.
* 3rd St Stuff & Coffee
257 N Limestone, Lexington
Friday, September 19, 2025 -- 4pm to 7pm
* Coldstream Park (Race Day!)
1850 Piscano Dr, Lexington
Saturday, September 20, 2025 -- 7:30am to 8:45am
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 see the SPONSORSHIP TAB for more information, review the Sponsorship Level Chart and review the Sponsorship Registration instructions._
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 21, 2023 (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 LEXINGTON on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH at 9am 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 1st, 2025, 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.
* 3rd St Stuff & Coffee
257 N Limestone, Lexington
Friday, September 19, 2025 -- 4pm to 7pm
* Coldstream Park (Race Day!)
1850 Piscano Dr, Lexington
Saturday, September 20, 2025 -- 7:30am to 8:45am
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 see the SPONSORSHIP TAB for more information, review the Sponsorship Level Chart and review the Sponsorship Registration instructions._
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 21, 2023 (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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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt or Pride Run Water Bottle
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.95
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 20th September 2025 (9:05AM EDT)
$28.95
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 20th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
Volunteers make races great! We need 20-30 energetic volunteers to work a race day shift from 7 am-12 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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