Run For A Cause 5K Presented by Fayette County Public Schools
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic community event at the Run For A Cause 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Lexington, Fayette! This family-friendly 5K race kicks off the 2025-26 school year in a healthy and vibrant way. Join us at the Fayette County Schools Administrative Offices, where the excitement begins with packet pickup at 7:30 AM and the race starting promptly at 9:00 AM.
Participants can choose between a timed 5K run/walk and a fun, untimed 1-mile walk, making it a perfect day for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual strollers. Enjoy a unique paved course that loops through the picturesque Lexmark International campus, and look forward to commemorative t-shirts for all participants, along with the chance to win awards in various age groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to form a super school team—gather 10 or more members, and you could win a special prize! With great music, free race photos, food, and fellowship, this event promises a day filled with fun for a worthy cause. Students aged 4-18 can register for just $10, so mark your calendars and prepare to run for a great cause!
Participants can choose between a timed 5K run/walk and a fun, untimed 1-mile walk, making it a perfect day for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual strollers. Enjoy a unique paved course that loops through the picturesque Lexmark International campus, and look forward to commemorative t-shirts for all participants, along with the chance to win awards in various age groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to form a super school team—gather 10 or more members, and you could win a special prize! With great music, free race photos, food, and fellowship, this event promises a day filled with fun for a worthy cause. Students aged 4-18 can register for just $10, so mark your calendars and prepare to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
KICKOFF THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR IN HEALTHY FASHION WITH THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
PACKET PICKUP AT 7:30AM AND RACE AT 9:00AM AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ONLINE IN ADVANCE OF THE RACE. WE WILL NOT BE TAKING CASH OR CHECKS AT THE RACE.
WE WILL ANNOUNCE OUR 2025 RACE CHARITY BENEFICIARY SOON!
RACE FEATURES:
* UNIQUE PAVED COURSE LOOPING THROUGH THE LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED T-SHIRTS (ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* 5K RUN/WALK (TIMED), 1 MILE FUN WALK (UNTIMED)
* OVERALL TOP 3 M/F AND TOP 3 M/F IN VARIOUS AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
* FORM A SUPER SCHOOL TEAM AND IF YOU HAVE 10 OR MORE ON YOUR TEAM YOU MAY WIN A PRIZE!
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* DJ PLAYING GREAT MUSIC
* FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
STUDENT PRICING --- STUDENTS (AGES 4-18) REGISTERING FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1 MILE WALK BETWEEN AUGUST 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 13TH WILL ONLY PAY $10 TO PART OF THIS INAUGURAL EVENT. YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRT.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:30AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION OPENS
* 8:40AM - WELCOME & RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:45AM - WARM-UP DALE ROBINSON, GURU
* 9:00AM - RUN FOR A CAUSE 5K START
* 9:02AM - 1 MILE FUN WALK START
* 10:00AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL, AGE GROUP AND TEAM AWARDS)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2685836]
PACKET PICKUP - 7:30-8:45 AM LEADING UP TO THE RACE START
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
PACKET PICKUP AT 7:30AM AND RACE AT 9:00AM AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ONLINE IN ADVANCE OF THE RACE. WE WILL NOT BE TAKING CASH OR CHECKS AT THE RACE.
WE WILL ANNOUNCE OUR 2025 RACE CHARITY BENEFICIARY SOON!
RACE FEATURES:
* UNIQUE PAVED COURSE LOOPING THROUGH THE LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED T-SHIRTS (ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* 5K RUN/WALK (TIMED), 1 MILE FUN WALK (UNTIMED)
* OVERALL TOP 3 M/F AND TOP 3 M/F IN VARIOUS AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
* FORM A SUPER SCHOOL TEAM AND IF YOU HAVE 10 OR MORE ON YOUR TEAM YOU MAY WIN A PRIZE!
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* DJ PLAYING GREAT MUSIC
* FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
STUDENT PRICING --- STUDENTS (AGES 4-18) REGISTERING FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1 MILE WALK BETWEEN AUGUST 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 13TH WILL ONLY PAY $10 TO PART OF THIS INAUGURAL EVENT. YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRT.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:30AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION OPENS
* 8:40AM - WELCOME & RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:45AM - WARM-UP DALE ROBINSON, GURU
* 9:00AM - RUN FOR A CAUSE 5K START
* 9:02AM - 1 MILE FUN WALK START
* 10:00AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL, AGE GROUP AND TEAM AWARDS)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2685836]
PACKET PICKUP - 7:30-8:45 AM LEADING UP TO THE RACE START
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025
$23.25
A timed 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk open to all levels. The race will be held on paved surfaces and there will be awards for Top Overall and Age Group finishers. Each registrant will receive a commemorative race T-shirt or can select "No Shirt" during the registration process. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025
$20.25
A 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed) for those wanting a shorter distance. There are no awards presented for this event but each registrant will receive a commemorative race T-shirt or can select "No Shirt" during the registration process. -
Race Volunteer
Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025
Free
We need hard-working volunteers to work a 3.5 hour shift (7am-10:30am) on race day to make the race great. Each volunteer will receive a commemorative race T-shirt. -
Virtual Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider supporting our cause as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation we'll mail/deliver your commemorative race T-shirt, and you can run/walk your race on your own schedule in your own hometown.
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