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 CHI Saint Joseph Health 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 rac
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 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
