YMCA First Friday Family Fun Run Series

Friday, September 13, 2024 Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Lexington, Kentucky
Free · 4 races

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic evening of fun and fitness at the YMCA First Friday Family Fun Run Series on September 13, 2024, in Lexington, Fayette! This exciting event invites families to come together for an informal run/walk, offering a perfect opportunity to stay active and challenge yourselves in a supportive environment. Whether you're training for the upcoming Kids Tri at the Y or the Midsummer Night's Run 5K, this series is designed for everyone.

Starting at 6 PM, participants can enjoy a quick warm-up before hitting the trails. The C. M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA will feature a marked 1-mile fun run, while the High Street YMCA offers both 1.5 and 3-mile routes through the heart of downtown Lexington. For those at the North Lexington YMCA, choose from marked options of 1 mile, 2 miles, or a full 5K along the scenic Legacy Trail. Best of all, this event is completely free and open to both YMCA members and non-members, with no registration required. So lace up your running shoes, gather your family and friends, and join us for an evening of health, laughter, and community spirit!

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  • June Fun Run

    Virtual

    Choose to run at the Beaumont, High Street, or North Lexington YMCA.

    Free

    Entries closed

  • July Fun Run

    Virtual

    Choose to run at the Beaumont, High Street, or North Lexington YMCA.

    Free

    Entries closed

  • August Fun Run

    Virtual

    Choose to run at the Beaumont, High Street, or North Lexington YMCA.

    Free

    Entries closed

  • September Fun Run

    Virtual

    Choose to run at the Beaumont, High Street, or North Lexington YMCA.

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

The YMCA of Central Kentucky is happy to announce the return and expansion of the FREE Family Fun Run series in 2024!

The FAMILY FUN RUN series is an informal run/walk for families to move together and challenge themselves. A perfect opportunity to train together for the Kids Tri at the Y or Midsummer Night's Run 5K.

Events take place at the C. M. Gatton Beaumont https://goo.gl/maps/4VH4QL9QPZgDebkG8, the High Street https://www.google.com/maps/place/High+Street+YMCA/@38.0425901,-84.4960027,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x884244e99b393383:0xc34a0a10d76afcc0!8m2!3d38.042589!4d-84.495359!16s%2Fg%2F1thpxj2p?entry=ttu, and the North Lexington https://goo.gl/maps/HohwMM899jWVGMxE7 YMCAs and is open to Y members and non-members. No registration required.

We will gather at 6pm for a quick warm-up and chat, then take off along the trails for a run or walk together.

At the C. M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA, participants can expect a marked 1 mile fun run on the trail behind the Y.

High Street YMCA participants will have the option to choose either a 1.5 or 3 mile route through downtown Lexington.

The North Lexington YMCA will have marked options for 1 mile, 2 miles, and a 5K fun run along the Legacy Trail. Even though these are the marked routes, you are free to run as little or as far as you feel comfortable.

Location

Various, Lexington, 40508, KY, United States

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