Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk

About the Event

Join us for our inaugural Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K supporting the University of Kentucky Children’s Pediatric Oncology Unit!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 at 8:00AM at ALLTECH ARENA/KY HORSEPARK

RACE FEATURES

Chip timed 5K run/walk and untimed 1-mile fun walk (Both races will have color splash!)
Scenic 5K route at the KY Horse Park
Commemorative race T-shirts
Awards for top finishers (5K only)
Free race photos
Food, drink and fellowship

WHY WE RACE & DANCE

The Lexington Catholic DanceBlue is a fundraiser supporting the University of Kentucky Children’s Pediatric Oncology Unit. DanceBlue is an opportunity for our school and local communities to come together for a meaningful cause. We dance for those who can’t, their families, and the memories we make together. The DanceBlue organization is a year-round fundraising effort through the University of Kentucky, consisting of multiple different fundraising groups to reach an overall goal. The Lexington Catholic DanceBlue Mini marathon works in support of this effort with all of the funds raised going directly to the University of Kentucky Clinic. Our Mini Marathon has numerous fundraising opportunities to help us reach our mini marathon overall fundraising goals. This student-led initiative encourages our members, students, and local community to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. By participating, donating, volunteering, and spreading awareness you are able to experience what DanceBlue is really about --- JOY!!

This is why we have decided to expand our effort and do our first ever 5K! The Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K is an opportunity to expand our community outside of just our student body. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels and abilities to join the fun. We hope to see you on September 20th! As our motto is always, everything we do is “For the Kids!”

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

5K Run/Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

16.2° / 27.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.7° / 26.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 17m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:20

nightlight Sunset

19:44

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.