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April 7, 2013

Lexington AIDS Walk, downtown

The 2013 Lexington AIDS Walk is April 7.

Check-in/Registration at 2PM. Walk at 3PM. Meet at Third Street Stuff.

Prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams who raise the most money for the Lexington AIDS Walk.

T-shirts will be available on a first come-first serve basis the day of the event for walkers who have riased a minimum $25 sponsorship.

Start:	April 7, 2013 3:00 pm
End:	April 7, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue:	Downtown Lexington
Address:	Third Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States

March 30, 2013

Run: Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon, Keeneland

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Date:	March 30, 2013
Venue:	Keeneland
Address:	Lexington, KY, United States

March 16, 2013

Run: Shamrock Shuffle 3k, downtown

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K in downtown Lexington.

The race is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 and all proceeds benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

Walk, shuffle or run and don’t forget to wear your green!

Start:	March 16, 2013 8:00 am
End:	March 16, 2013 8:00 am
Venue:	downtown Lexington
Address:	KY, United States

March 9, 2013

Run: Rail Runner 10 miler and 5k, RJ Cormans

2013 Rail Runner 10 Miler and 5k

Saturday March 9, 2013

9 am start for 10 miler

9:10 am start for 5k

closed course on RJ Corman property

Date:	March 9, 2013
Venue:	RJ Corman
Address:	Nicholasville, KY, United States

February 16, 2013

Walk for Warmth, Triangle Park

Saturday, February 16th, 2013 the Walk for Warmth will be held at Lexington, Kentucky’s Triangle Park at 10 am.

Help prevent homelessness by raising funds for financial assistance for families facing eviction or utility shut-off. Then join in for a one or two-mile walk downtown to raise awareness about homelessness in Lexington.

Start:	February 16, 2013 10:00 am
End:	February 16, 2013 10:00 am
Venue:	Triangle Park
Address:	Downtown, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States

January 26, 2013

2013 Urban Mountain Challenge

Race or walk two downtown towers

Central Bank Building at 300 W. Vine

Lexington Financial Center at 250 W. Main

2013 Urban Mountain Challenge

Date:	January 26, 2013
Venue:	downtown
Address:	Lexington

December 8, 2012

RUN: 5k Reindeer Ramble, Keeneland

December 8th, 2012 YMCA’s seventh annual 5k Reindeer Ramble at Lexington, Kentucky’s Keeneland Racecourse at 9 am. The 5K run/walk is open to serious runners and casual walkers alike, ages 8 and up.

Start:	December 8, 2012 9:00 am
End:	December 8, 2012 9:00 am
Venue:	Keeneland
Phone:	859.254.3412
Address:	4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, 40510, United States

November 22, 2012

Thoroughbred Classic 5k, Keeneland

Lexington’s Bluegrass Runners present the
29th annual Thoroughbred Classic 5k and Kay Collins Memorial Mile
November 22, 2012 Thanksgiving Day
at Keeneland on Versailles Road in Lexington, Kentucky

Proceeds benefit the Hope Center, God’s Pantry, Central Kentucky Radio Eye, and the Lexington Humane Society.

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Date:	November 22, 2012
Venue:	Keeneland
Address:	Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United States

October 28, 2012

Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k

American Cancer Society: fight to end breast cancer 5k

4th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Lexington.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Coldstream Park 1875 Newtown Pk. Lexington, Ky

Start:	October 28, 2012 1:00 pm
End:	October 28, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue:	Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Address:	1875 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, United States

October 26, 2012 – October 27, 2012

Halloween Walk, Raven Run

Friday, October 26th, 2012 a Halloween Walk will take place at Lexington, Kentucky’s Raven Run Nature Sanctuary at 7 pm and 9 pm.

Start:	October 26, 2012 7:00 pm
End:	October 27, 2012 12:00 am
Venue:	Raven Run
Phone:	859.272.6105
Address:	5888 Jacks Creek Pike, Lexington, KY, 40515, United States

Zombie 5k, Equus Run

Run of the Living Dead: Zombie Obstacle 5K Run
Equus Run Winery

October 26, 2012

6:00-9:45 PM

In this charity race you are not just running against the clock–you are running while dodging blood thirsty, brain starved zombies!

You will receive race & finish t-shirts, racing bib and wellness belt with 3 flags (the zombies try to snatch).

Please stay for the Afterlife Party w/live music.

Start:	October 26, 2012 6:00 pm
End:	October 26, 2012 9:45 pm
Venue:	Equus Run
Address:	1280 Moores Mill Road, Midway, KY, 40347, United States

October 14, 2012 – October 15, 2012

DanceBlue 5K Run, Commonwealth Stadium

Sunday, October 14th, 2012 the DanceBlue 5K Run for the Kids will be held at Lexington, Kentucky’s Commonwealth Stadium at 3 pm.

Start:	October 14, 2012 3:00 pm
End:	October 15, 2012 12:00 am
Venue:	Commonwealth Stadium
Address:	1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY, 40502, United States

Second Sunday, Legacy Trail

celebrate
2nd Sunday

Legacy Trail

October 14, 2012
2:00-6:00p.m.

All ages are invited to walk, run, bike, blade and/or participate in fun physical activities on the trail.

2nd Sunday’s goal is to increase and improve access to safe places to be physically active in Kentucky. Beginning in 2008, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service have coordinated community wide 2nd Sunday events. 2nd Sunday serves as a platform for exploring local health/physical activity opportunities.