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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

📅 August 7, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Lexington · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

A Midsummer Night's Run 5K is held every year in downtown Lexington and features a 5K (3.1 miles) along with kids' races. The next edition is on August 7, 2027: the Fastest Kid In Town race starts at 6 p.m. and the 5K at 7:30 p.m. Runners can take part in person or virtually.

Perks include commemorative shirts, free photos, team discounts and awards for the top finishers in each age group. A DJ and food trucks keep the evening going. Proceeds benefit the Yes, Mamm! program of the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, which provides mammograms to uninsured and underinsured people.

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