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Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Nicholasville, KY
101 R. J. Corman Drive, 40356
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run for a cause and compete for cash prizes on a beautiful closed course, complete with post-race treats and a heated pavilion.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Join the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk, a community event supporting Chrysalis House. This race offers a chance to compete for impressive cash prizes on a beautiful closed course. Runners can look forward to complimentary churned banana ice cream, fruit, and snacks, with a heated pavilion available for comfort. Early registration secures a free T-shirt, and race day registration is also an option. It's an opportunity to support a cause while enjoying a well-organized event with great perks.

What to expect

  • Run a 3.1-mile course that is closed to traffic and described as beautiful.
  • Enjoy complimentary churned banana ice cream, fresh fruit, and snacks post-race.
  • Relax in a heated pavilion and potentially win cash prizes or random drawings.

Standout details

  • Cash prizes for top male and female finishers
  • Complimentary churned banana ice cream
  • Beautiful closed course
  • Heated pavilion for comfort

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for the Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by R. J. Corman Railroad Group!

When :  August 15, 2026 (new date!)

Where:   R. J. Corman Railroad Group Headquarters, Nicholasville, KY

Entry Fee:   Registration fee is $30.

Free T-Shirt if registered by August 1st.

Race Perks:  Complimentary Churned Banana Ice Cream* Fruit* Snacks * Heated Pavilion * Beautiful Closed Course and Cash Prizes!

Top Male and Female Prizes: $500 1st Place * $250 2nd Place * $100 3rd Place * 6 - $100 Random Drawings

NO PETS OR ROLLER SHOES PERMITTED ON PROPERY.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURSE.

NO SMOKING OR WEAPONS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.

PACKET PICK-UP

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT THE CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY CENTER, 1589 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington, KY  40504

Friday, August 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from Downtown Lexington:

·         Travel Versailles Road towards Airport

·         Turn left on Heartsbrook Lane (past Red Mile Road)

·         Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)

·         Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot

Directions to the Chrysalis Community Center from New Circle Road:

·         Travel towards downtown Lexington

·         Turn right on Heartsbrook Lane (past Cardinal Hill Hospital)

·         Turn left at stop sign (Hill Rise Drive)

·         Turn left into Chrysalis Community Center parking lot

You are permitted to pick up packets for friends and family members (no paperwork necessary)

***We will have Packet Pick-up on Race Day (Saturday) but we encourage you to pick your packet up early to avoid long lines.  There will be race day registration from 8:10 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

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