The Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk is a running event held in Lexington, Kentucky, offering both a 1-mile and 5-mile option. The race takes place at Coldstream Park and along the Legacy Trail, starting at 8:30 AM on May 9, 2026. With multiple distance choices, the event accommodates runners and walkers at different fitness levels. If you're traveling to Lexington for this event, you'll want accommodation near the park venue for convenient access to the start line and post-race logistics.
From the Race Organizer
Do you remember your favorite lunch lady? Did you love school pizza? Lunch ladies spend their school days hustling to feed kids. Now it’s your turn to hustle with the lunch ladies in this fun 5K. Lace up your non-slip shoes and grab a hairnet because its race time! Our 7 th Annual Lunch Lady Hustle 5K and the 1/4 mile Kids Dash will be held Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 8:15am at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Northwest Lexington. We can’t wait to see you there! RACE FEATURES: Commemorative unisex sized, super soft, poly/cotton shirts Awards for Your Decade: Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-19,20-29, 30-39 .... 70-79, 80+) Flat/fast course on paved surface at beautiful Coldstream Park Free Race Photos The Lunch Lady Challenge --- A chance to hustle faster than the "Running Lunch Lady" Great music, food, fun and fellowship Best Dressed Lunch Lady Contest 5K, Kids (1/4 Mile) Dash and Virtual Participant option This race is being presented by the Fayette County School Nutrition Association . FCSNA is a non-profit organization that aides local school nutrition employees and public school students. FCSNA provides annual student scholarships, employee scholarships, and multiple recognition awards. We offer continuing education for our members to develop their career skill sets while offering a localized sense of community. 100% of proceeds and donations from our race will bolster our student & employee scholarship program. SOCIAL TEAMS Expand your race experience and SAVE $3.00 on your registration by starting or joining a social team when you register. Teams of 5 or more members enable team pricing which will save each member of the team $3.00. The first 4 members of the team will have their credit/debit card credited $3.00 when the 5th person joins the team. We'll also have a prize for the largest team. Team members can participate in either the 5K Run/Walk, Kids Dash or Virtual. PACKET PICKUP We will hold our only packet pickup on the morning of the race from 7:15-8:45am at Coldstream Park. No credentials or paperwork are necessary to pick up your packet. BEST DRESSED LUNCH LADY Channel your favorite lunch lady from the past. Circa 1970’s. We’ll have a fun prize for the best dressed “lady”. 5K ROUTE MAP Course is an out and back on paved/concrete trail surfaces with very little elevation change. There are two hydration stations along the route at Mile 1.4 and 1.9. Common Start/Finish location on the east end of the Coldstream Dog Park area.
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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lexington, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY?
Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY takes place on May 8, 2027. The race is held in Lexington, Kentucky.
Where is Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY held?
Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY is held at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington, Kentucky.
Where can I find hotels near Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk 2027 — Lexington, KY?
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