A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Lexington, Kentucky
A Midsummer Night's Run 5K official race logo - running event in Lexington, Kentucky
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Lexington, Kentucky
PRICE:
Free
DISTANCES:
3 Events: 3.1 Miles, 50 Yards, 3.1 Miles

About A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Let's close out the summer with Lexington's most exciting race!

The 41st Annual A Midsummer Night's Run!

 

The 2025 A Midsummer Night's Run presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:30pm.  We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person.  Additionally the Fastest Kid In Town Kids Races (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, August 9, 2025)

  • 4:30PM --- Packet Pickup Opens (Packet Pickup Tent on Courthouse Plaza Lawn)
  • 5:45PM --- Fastest Kid In Town Meeting with Parents/Kids (Corner of Limestone & Short Streets)
  • 6:00PM --- Fastest Kid in Town Races (Ages 2-12)
  • 7:20PM --- Brief Pre-Race Program
  • 7:30PM --- A Midsummer Night's Run 5K START
  • 8:00PM --- Awards Tent Open (For pickup of Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in each 5 year division)
  • 8:15PM --- Awards Presented to Top 3 Male & Female Overall winners

RACE FEATURES

  • A unique downtown race in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky
  • Commemorative race T-shirts
  • 5K Run/Walk and Fastest Kid In Town (Ages 2-12)
  • Awards for top Overall & Age Group finishers
  • Free Race Photos
  • Team Pricing (Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5 on each team member's registration fee)
  • Virtual Option for those who can't join the race in-person
  • DJ & Food Trucks

RACE DONATIONS   All race donations made by A Midsummer Night’s Run participants will support the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men.

PACKET PICKUP   There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities.  We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance.  You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required.

  • Packet Pickup #1: CHI Saint Joseph Health (705 Bob-O-Link Dr Lexington, KY 40504) Thursday, August 7th from 12pm-6pm
  • Packet Pickup #2: Academy Sports + Outdoors (3220 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40503) Friday, August 8th from 2pm-7pm

5K AWARDS   Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+)

5K ROUTE MAP

A Midsummer Night's Run 5KLet's close out the summer with Lexington's most exciting race! The 41st Annual A Midsummer Night's Run!   The 2025 A Midsummer Night's Run presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:30pm.  We are providing a virtual participant option for those who can't (or choose not to) join us in person.  Additionally the Fastest Kid In Town Kids Races (Ages 2-12) will be held at 6pm. RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, August 9, 2025) 4:30PM --- Packet Pickup Opens (Packet Pickup Tent on Courthouse Plaza Lawn)5:45PM --- Fastest Kid In Town Meeting with Parents/Kids (Corner of Limestone & Short Streets)6:00PM --- Fastest Kid in Town Races (Ages 2-12)7:20PM --- Brief Pre-Race Program7:30PM --- A Midsummer Night's Run 5K START8:00PM --- Awards Tent Open (For pickup of Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in each 5 year division)8:15PM --- Awards Presented to Top 3 Male & Female Overall winners RACE FEATURES A unique downtown race in the heart of Lexington, KentuckyCommemorative race T-shirts5K Run/Walk and Fastest Kid In Town (Ages 2-12)Awards for top Overall & Age Group finishersFree Race PhotosTeam Pricing (Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5 on each team member's registration fee)Virtual Option for those who can't join the race in-personDJ & Food Trucks RACE DONATIONS   All race donations made by A Midsummer Night’s Run participants will support the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program which provides free mammography screening, diagnostics services, and program support to uninsured or underinsured women and men. PACKET PICKUP   There will be two prerace packet pickup opportunities.  We encourage all local runners to pickup in advance.  You can pickup for friends, family and team members with no credentials, paperwork or ID's required. Packet Pickup #1: CHI Saint Joseph Health (705 Bob-O-Link Dr Lexington, KY 40504) Thursday, August 7th from 12pm-6pmPacket Pickup #2: Academy Sports + Outdoors (3220 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40503) Friday, August 8th from 2pm-7pm 5K AWARDS   Awards will be presented to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+) 5K ROUTE MAP
Lexington, KY

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 4 race distances available for A Midsummer Night's Run 5K in Lexington, KY. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Virtual Runner/Walker

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Runner/Walker

How long is the Virtual Runner/Walker?
The Virtual Runner/Walker covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Virtual Runner/Walker start?
The Virtual Runner/Walker starts at 12:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Virtual Runner/Walker?
Registration for the Virtual Runner/Walker costs $0.00.
Where is the Virtual Runner/Walker located?
The Virtual Runner/Walker takes place in Lexington, KY.

Race Volunteer

Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Race Volunteer

How long is the Race Volunteer?
The Race Volunteer covers Distance varies.
What time does the Race Volunteer start?
The Race Volunteer starts at 5:00:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the Race Volunteer?
Registration for the Race Volunteer costs $0.00.
Where is the Race Volunteer located?
The Race Volunteer takes place in Lexington, KY.

Fastest Kid In Town

50 Yards
Distance
50 Yards
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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LexingtonKY
A Midsummer Night's Run 5K Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Fastest Kid In Town

How long is the Fastest Kid In Town?
The Fastest Kid In Town covers 50 Yards.
What time does the Fastest Kid In Town start?
The Fastest Kid In Town starts at 6:00:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the Fastest Kid In Town?
Registration for the Fastest Kid In Town costs $0.00.
Where is the Fastest Kid In Town located?
The Fastest Kid In Town takes place in Lexington, KY.

A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Lexington, KY
LexingtonKY
A Midsummer Night's Run 5K Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

How long is the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K?
The A Midsummer Night's Run 5K covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K start?
The A Midsummer Night's Run 5K starts at 7:30:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K?
Registration for the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K costs $0.00.
Where is the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K located?
The A Midsummer Night's Run 5K takes place in Lexington, KY.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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