Thoroughbred Trot 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 12:30PM EDT
- Location Midway, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual Thoroughbred Trot 5K & Fun Run! Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Midway, Woodford, for an exciting race experience that caters to all ages and abilities. This vibrant event will take place at Northside Elementary School and Walter Bradley Park, featuring a scenic country course perfect for runners and walkers alike.
Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk, an untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk, or even take part in the Fastest Kid at Northside races for students in grades K-5. All 5K finishers will be awarded medals, and the top competitors will receive special recognition across various age categories. With chip timing, free race photos, and post-race food, drink, and music, the Thoroughbred Trot promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get active and enjoy a wonderful day outdoors!
Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk, an untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk, or even take part in the Fastest Kid at Northside races for students in grades K-5. All 5K finishers will be awarded medals, and the top competitors will receive special recognition across various age categories. With chip timing, free race photos, and post-race food, drink, and music, the Thoroughbred Trot promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get active and enjoy a wonderful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY THOROUGHBRED TROT 5K! THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S PTO.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 AT 3:00PM AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & WALTER BRADLEY PARK IN MIDWAY, KY
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic country course on paved roadway surface
* Commemorative Race T-Shirts
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Fastest Kid at Northside Races and Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Chip Timing (Thanks RaceRise!)
* Free Race Photos
* 5K Awards include Top 3 M/F Overall and 1st Place M/F in 14 age groups (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+)
* All 5K participants will receive a finishers medal
* Post race food, drink, fellowship and music
PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be held on Sunday, 4/19/26 (race day) from 12:30-2pm at the pavilion at Walter Bradley Park. There is no advanced day packet pickup this year.
FASTEST KID AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RACES These are races that will only be for Northside Elementary students (K-5th Grade). THOSE STUDENTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1 MILE FUN RUN GET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FASTEST KID RACES FOR FREE. The Fastest Kid races will take place at 2pm in the bus loop at Northside Elementary school. Each grade will have a race (Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th). The boy/girl winner in each grade will then have a run off with the other boy/girl winners from the other grades to determine the overall Fastest Kid at Northside. All participants of the Fastest Kid races will earn a participation medal.
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2919194]
1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1903889]
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 AT 3:00PM AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & WALTER BRADLEY PARK IN MIDWAY, KY
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic country course on paved roadway surface
* Commemorative Race T-Shirts
* 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed), Fastest Kid at Northside Races and Virtual Runner/Walker option
* Chip Timing (Thanks RaceRise!)
* Free Race Photos
* 5K Awards include Top 3 M/F Overall and 1st Place M/F in 14 age groups (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+)
* All 5K participants will receive a finishers medal
* Post race food, drink, fellowship and music
PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be held on Sunday, 4/19/26 (race day) from 12:30-2pm at the pavilion at Walter Bradley Park. There is no advanced day packet pickup this year.
FASTEST KID AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RACES These are races that will only be for Northside Elementary students (K-5th Grade). THOSE STUDENTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1 MILE FUN RUN GET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FASTEST KID RACES FOR FREE. The Fastest Kid races will take place at 2pm in the bus loop at Northside Elementary school. Each grade will have a race (Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th). The boy/girl winner in each grade will then have a run off with the other boy/girl winners from the other grades to determine the overall Fastest Kid at Northside. All participants of the Fastest Kid races will earn a participation medal.
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2919194]
1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1903889]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
$23.25
Competitive, chip timed 5K run that is also open to walkers. Strollers and dogs on leashes are permitted. Overall & AG awards to be presented. Participants will receive a commemorative short-sleeved T-shirt. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (2:03PM EDT)
$23.25
An untimed fun run/walk with no prizes or awards. Registrants receive a commemorative short-sleeved T-shirt. -
Fastest Kid at Northside Races
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (1:00PM EDT)
$23.25
A series of sprint races in the Northside Elementary bus loop for K-5th Grade Students. Students who register for the 1 Mile fun run or 5K Run/Walk also receive an entry to the Fastest Kid race for free. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.25
An opportunity to support our cause without being at the race in person. If you sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. You can run/walk your own "Thoroughbred Trot" on your own schedule in your own hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (12:30PM EDT)
Free
We need 8-10 volunteers to work a race day shift from 12:30-3:30pm. Duties will include registration/packet pickup, food and beverage, hydration stations and course marshals.
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