A Midsummer Night's Run 5K takes place at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Kentucky on August 8, 2026. The event offers a 1-mile run and a 50-yard dash, with a typical start time of 5:00 PM. Entry fees range from free to $40, making it accessible to various budgets. If you can't attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This summer evening event provides a flexible racing opportunity for runners of different abilities and commitments.
From the Race Organizer
Let's close out the summer with Lexington's most exciting race! The 42nd Annual A Midsummer Night's Run! The 2026 A Midsummer Night's Run presented by CommonSpirit - Saint Joseph Hospital is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30pm. We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person. Additionally the Fastest Kid In Town Kids Races (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm. RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, August 8, 2026) 4:30PM --- Packet Pickup Opens (Packet Pickup Tent on Courthouse Plaza Lawn) 5:45PM --- Fastest Kid In Town Meeting with Parents/Kids (Corner of Limestone & Short Streets) 6:00PM --- Fastest Kid in Town Races (Ages 2-12) 7:20PM --- Brief Pre-Race Program 7:30PM --- A Midsummer Night's Run 5K START 8:00PM --- Awards Tent Open (For pickup of Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in each 5 year division) 8:15PM --- Awards Presented to Top 3 Male & Female Overall winners RACE FEATURES A unique downtown race in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky Commemorative race T-shirts 5K Run/Walk and Fastest Kid In Town (Ages 2-12) Awards for top Overall & Age Group finishers Free Race Photos Team Pricing (Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5 on each team member's registration fee) Virtual Option for those who can't join the race in-person DJ & Food Trucks RACE DONATIONS All race donations made by A Midsummer Night’s Run participants will support the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men. PACKET PICKUP There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities. We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance. You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required. Packet Pickup #1: CommonSpirit - Saint Joseph Hospital, Thursday, August 6th from 12pm-6pm Packet Pickup #2: Whitaker Family YMCA, Friday, August 7th from 2pm-7pm 5K AWARDS Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+) 5K ROUTE MAP
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lexington, KY.
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When is A Midsummer Night’s Run 5K 2026 — Lexington, KY?
A Midsummer Night’s Run 5K 2026 — Lexington, KY takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Lexington, Kentucky.
Where is A Midsummer Night’s Run 5K 2026 — Lexington, KY held?
A Midsummer Night’s Run 5K 2026 — Lexington, KY is held at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Kentucky.
Where can I find hotels near A Midsummer Night’s Run 5K 2026 — Lexington, KY?
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