The Cupcake Classic 3K
- Date Fri 1st August 2025
- 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 experience at the 8th Annual Cupcake Classic 3K, taking place on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Wellington Park in South Lexington, Fayette! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 PM and invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun while supporting a great cause. Participants will enjoy a scenic paved course while earning a commemorative super soft race shirt and indulging in delicious BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream, courtesy of Forcht Bank.
The Cupcake Classic isn’t just about the race; it’s a celebration with overall and age group awards, free race photos, and the chance to win prizes for the largest social team! There’s also a Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile) and a virtual option for those who prefer to join from home. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference for VIPS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions for children with blindness or low vision. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, tasty treats, and plenty of fun!
The Cupcake Classic isn’t just about the race; it’s a celebration with overall and age group awards, free race photos, and the chance to win prizes for the largest social team! There’s also a Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile) and a virtual option for those who prefer to join from home. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference for VIPS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions for children with blindness or low vision. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, tasty treats, and plenty of fun!
Organiser's Description
COME RUN FOR VIPS AND EARN A RACE SHIRT AND DELICIOUS BABYCAKES CUPCAKE!
The 8TH ANNUAL CUPCAKE CLASSIC 3K will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 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
* 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 1st) 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 8TH ANNUAL CUPCAKE CLASSIC 3K will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 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
* 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 1st) 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 1st August 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$23.25
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 1st August 2025 (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 1st August 2025 (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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