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Pace in Parks!

Lexington, Kentucky, United States View on map
Apr 25, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

John's Run/Walk Shop is hosting a FREE 10-week 5K and 10K training program with RRCA certified coaches in partnership with Lexington Parks and Recreation to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the Bluegrass 10,000 and newly added 5K on July 4. Participants of all levels will meet weekly at selected local parks with the goal of running or walking the 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run on race day. All paces and fitness levels are welcome, and participants are encouraged to join the program at any time!

Come run and walk with us!

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Running

Wellington Park

Apr 25, 2026 Wellington Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Constitution Park

Apr 25, 2026 Constitution Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Jacobson Park

Apr 25, 2026 Jacobson Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Cardinal Run Park North

Apr 25, 2026 Cardinal Run Park North 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Pleasant Ridge Park

Apr 25, 2026 Pleasant Ridge Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Veterans Park

Apr 25, 2026 Veterans Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Charles Young Park

Apr 25, 2026 Charles Young Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Coldstream Park

Apr 25, 2026 Coldstream Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Isaac Murphy Art Garden

Apr 25, 2026 Isaac Murphy Art Garden 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Phoenix Park

Apr 25, 2026 Phoenix Park 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lexington, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 15.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 26.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 28.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 25, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 25, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 34m

The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 8:23 PM local time (EDT) in Lexington on April 25, 2026 — 13h 34m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 67 Lexington events

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