The Cupcake Classic 3K
- Date Fri 14th August 2026
- Time 5:45PM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a sweet and uplifting experience at the 9th Annual Cupcake Classic 3K on Friday, August 14, 2026! This exciting event will take place at Wellington Park in South Lexington, Fayette, kicking off at 7:30 PM. Participants will enjoy a scenic paved course as they run or walk the 3K distance, all while supporting an incredible cause—VIPS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions and parental support for children with blindness or low vision.
Join the fun with delicious BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream, thanks to Forcht Bank, and enjoy a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ and social teams to enhance your experience. With overall and age group awards, free race photos, and even a Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the chance to earn a commemorative super soft race t-shirt! Gather your friends and family, and let’s make this event unforgettable while making a positive impact in our community. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet from 6:00-7:30 PM on race night!
Join the fun with delicious BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream, thanks to Forcht Bank, and enjoy a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ and social teams to enhance your experience. With overall and age group awards, free race photos, and even a Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the chance to earn a commemorative super soft race t-shirt! Gather your friends and family, and let’s make this event unforgettable while making a positive impact in our community. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet from 6:00-7:30 PM on race night!
Organiser's Description
COME RUN FOR VIPS AND EARN A RACE SHIRT AND DELICIOUS BABYCAKES CUPCAKE!
The 9TH ANNUAL CUPCAKE CLASSIC 3K will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30pm at Wellington Park in South Lexington. Our race will support the good work of VIPS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EARLY VISION INTERVENTIONS AND PARENTAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION.
RACE FEATURES:
* Commemorative super soft Race T-Shirts
* BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream (Thanks Forcht Bank!)
* Paved course in beautiful Wellington Park
* Overall and Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions, Top 3 M/F)
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
* DJ
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience. Largest Team wins a prize!
* 3K Run/Walk, Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), & Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Referral Rewards (Invite your friends and family and get a refund on your registration)
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race night (Friday, August 14th) from 6:00-7:30pm at the Wellington Park pavilion. There will be no advanced day packet pickup for the race.
3K ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507] MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507]
The 9TH ANNUAL CUPCAKE CLASSIC 3K will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30pm at Wellington Park in South Lexington. Our race will support the good work of VIPS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EARLY VISION INTERVENTIONS AND PARENTAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION.
RACE FEATURES:
* Commemorative super soft Race T-Shirts
* BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream (Thanks Forcht Bank!)
* Paved course in beautiful Wellington Park
* Overall and Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions, Top 3 M/F)
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
* DJ
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience. Largest Team wins a prize!
* 3K Run/Walk, Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), & Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Referral Rewards (Invite your friends and family and get a refund on your registration)
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race night (Friday, August 14th) from 6:00-7:30pm at the Wellington Park pavilion. There will be no advanced day packet pickup for the race.
3K ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507] MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1611507]
Races
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3K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Fri 14th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$25.25
A chip-timed 3K (1.86 miles) run/walk on paved trail surfaces. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5 year age divisions. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on fixed-length leashes welcomed. Commemorative race T-shirt and cupcake for all participants. -
Little Cupcake Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Fri 14th August 2026 (7:15PM EDT)
$15.25
An untimed 1/4 mile Kids' Dash for children 10 and under. Participating children will receive a commemorative race T-shirt, finisher's medal, and cupcake. There are no awards presented for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation, we'll mail your commemorative race shirt, and you can run/walk your Cupcake Classic 3K on your schedule in your own hometown. Run/walk from anywhere in the United States to support this great cause. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Commemorative T-Shirt
Fri 14th August 2026 (5:45PM EDT)
Free
We need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 5:45pm-9:00pm to help make our race great. If you aren't running/walking, consider helping us out.
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Wellington Park, 565 Wellington Way, Lexington, 40503, KY, United States
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