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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
A Midsummer Night's Run 5K is a 5K and Kids races event held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- 5K, Kids races
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Flat (downtown Lexington streets)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
A festive Saturday-evening 5K through downtown Lexington and one of the city's signature running traditions, drawing thousands of runners and walkers each August.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 42nd annual in 2026; one of the largest evening 5Ks in Kentucky; benefits Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation mammography screening
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K: common questions
- When is the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K offer?
- 5K and Kids races.
- How many people run the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the A Midsummer Night's Run 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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