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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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About the Event

Join us for this inaugural race benefiting A Running Start in partnership with The Hope Center!

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2027, at 6:00PM at Coldstream Park in Lexington

RACE FEATURES:

Scenic paved course at Coldstream Park on the popular Legacy Trail
Commemorative, super soft race T-shirts (Mens/Womens sizes available)
Free Race Photos
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions
Convenient race evening packet pickup/check-in
5K Run/Walk & Virtual Option
Food Truck onsite
Food, fun, fellowship and great music for an awesome cause!

Our race will benefit A Running Start which is supported by The Hope Center.

A Running Start is a nonprofit recovery running program in partnership with The Hope Center that uses movement, accountability, and community support to help individuals rebuilding their lives through substance misuse recovery. Through a Beginner's 5K style program, participants train alongside volunteers while learning discipline, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Proceeds from this 5K will directly support the program by providing running shoes, race registrations, hydration supplies, and encouragement from volunteer runners who help participants cross both finish lines and life milestones.

SPONSOSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact Kara Ball at kball@hopectr.org if you or your company would be interested in supporting our race and program through a race sponsorship.

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walker

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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00:00

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$30.00

Race Volunteer

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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17:00

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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18:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lexington.

thermostat Temperature

18.6° / 29.1°

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19.1° / 29.7°

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11h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

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air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

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69.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:54

nightlight Sunset

20:29

About Lexington

Learn more about the host city, Lexington.

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.