Name: Graveyard Gallop 5K
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30
Location: Lexington

About the Event

Join us for this inaugural race benefiting the Western Pa Search and Rescue Development Center- Bluegrass Division.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026, at 6:00PM at Coldstream Park in NW Lexington

We've got a fun, spooky race planned that you don't want to miss. Dress up (optional) for our Best Dressed prize or just come run/walk at scenic Coldstream Park.

RACE FEATURES:

Scenic flat/fast paved course at Coldstream Park
Commemorative race T-shirts
Free photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions
Convenient race evening packet pickup at the race
Virtual option for those who can't run in person
Social teams to expand/enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
Music, fellowship and fun for a great cause!

MORE ABOUT OUR CHARITY PARTNER

Our race proceeds will benefit the Western Pennsylvania Search & Rescue Development Center (WPSARDC) Bluegrass Division.

WPSARDC is dedicated to serving at-risk and vulnerable individuals in Pennsylvania. Since our founding in 2000, we have grown into an organization focused exclusively on supporting these populations.

In 2025, WPSARDC expanded its reach into the Lexington, Kentucky area by creating the WPSARDC Bluegrass Division, bringing its mission of social wellness, civility, and community support to vulnerable and underserved populations throughout Lexington and the surrounding comm

As a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), we combine specialized emergency response capabilities with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by vulnerable individuals. This expertise allows us to provide compassionate, effective assistance during times of crisis and emergency.

Our mission is to promote safety, security, and well-being for those most in need. Through quality services, community partnerships, and unwavering dedication, we strive to ensure that every person has access to the support and resources necessary to remain safe and protected.

Learn more at www.wpsardc.org

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walker

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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00:00

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$30.00

Race Volunteer

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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16:30

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

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$20.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

10.2° / 20.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 18.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:47

nightlight Sunset

18:58

About Lexington

Learn more about the host city, Lexington.

Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky, the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.