UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth – Lexington, KY 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Lexington, KY
Venue
1540 University Drive
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk - ADULTS (18 & over), 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH (17 & under), Jr. Wildcat Club 100 YARD DASH Kids Race (6 & under)
Includes
T-Shirt
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Entry fees for the UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth range from $15 to $35, depending on registration timing. Held in Lexington, Kentucky on April 25, 2026, the race starts at 9:00 AM from 1540 University Drive. The event offers both a 100-yard option and a 5K distance, accommodating runners across different levels and goals. Whether you're targeting the shorter 100-yard distance or committing to the full 5K, this Lexington race provides a straightforward spring running option for endurance athletes passing through the area.

From the Race Organizer
Big Blue Nation invites you for a unique 5K (5000 meters/3.1 mile) run/walk taking you on a course with a close-up view of several UK athletic venues. Kroger Simple Truth and UK Athletics along with support from the popular Girls on the Run youth running program are excited to offer this running or walking experience that starts outside of UK Football's home venue Kroger Field (Gate 12) and then FINISHES ON THE FIELD inside the stadium . During the race, you will take a journey around several UK sports facilities including Kroger Field (football), the football training facilities, Kentucky Proud Park (baseball), the Bell Soccer Complex, and the Tim Couch Practice Fields. Join us for the UK5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am . For younger runners (6 & under), we also offer the Jr. Wildcat Club Kids 100 yard dash race at 8:30am so that they can be a part of the Big Blue fun! A sprint race from end zone to end zone on Kroger Field. The UK5K will be a chip-timed race, with prizes from

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth – Lexington, KY 2026?

UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth – Lexington, KY 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Lexington, Kentucky.

Where is UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth – Lexington, KY 2026 held?

UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth – Lexington, KY 2026 is held at 1540 University Drive in Lexington, Kentucky.

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