A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Close out summer with a lively evening 5K through downtown Lexington, featuring kids' races and supporting a vital community health program.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
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Competitive
Festive
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- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyJoin the 42nd Annual A Midsummer Night's Run 5K for an evening race through downtown Lexington. This beloved summer tradition offers a vibrant atmosphere with music and food trucks, plus special races for kids. Participate in person or virtually, knowing that your involvement helps support the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program, providing vital health screenings to those in need.
What to expect
- Experience a unique evening 5K run or walk in the heart of downtown Lexington.
- Kids ages 2-12 can join the 'Fastest Kid In Town' races before the main event.
- Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ and food trucks, plus a virtual option.
Standout details
- 42nd Annual Event
- Evening 5K in downtown Lexington
- Supports Yes, Mamm! program
- Fastest Kid In Town Races
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
- Food & Drink
- Race Photos
Awards
Chip Timed
Food & Drink
Race PhotosFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically flat
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
50 Yards
1 option · closes Aug 8, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
3mo 9d 17h 7m leftFastest Kid In Town
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT · From $12.75
5K
1 option · closes Aug 8, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
3mo 9d 18h 52m leftA Midsummer Night's Run 5K
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT · From $25.25
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Let's close out the summer with Lexington's most exciting race!
The 42nd Annual A Midsummer Night's Run!
The 2026 A Midsummer Night's Run presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health is a live, in-person race in downtown Lexington scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 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 8, 2026)
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: Location TBD, Thursday, August 6th from 12pm-6pm Packet Pickup #2: Location TBD, Friday, August 7th 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+)
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