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Description
Join us for the race that celebrates all that is great about Lexington!
Join us for the 7th Annual BIG LEX 4 Miler on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 8:00am at historic Keeneland Racecourse.
The race is presented by VisitLEX and will be a celebration of all things Lexington as we officially kick off summer in the Bluegrass. Our race will feature commemorative race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available), a unique 4-mile route through the historic Keeneland grounds, overall and age group awards, DJ, free race photos and more.
In addition to the signature 4 Miler, we'll also have a 1 Mile Fun Walk, Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity. Virtual runners/walkers make a donation to the race, and we will mail them their commemorative race shirt and bib. This allows anyone anywhere to join in the fun!
PACKET PICKUP We will announce our advanced day packet pickup closer to race date. There will also be race morning PPU from 6:45-7:45am at Keeneland near our race Start/Finish area.
REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 3 friends or family members who sign up for the race using the unique registration link you'll receive when you register and earn a $10 REFUND on your original registration. It pays to refer friends to this race!
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPTION We are offering a virtual runner/walker option for those who cannot make the in-person race or choose not to participate at that time. We'll plan both a local packet pickup and/or mail packets to those who choose to "go virtual" and live outside of Central Kentucky.
Our 2025 race charity beneficiary is the Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation. Read more below
4 MILER ROUTE
Commemorative Performance Shirts
Get one while these sweet, comfy shirts while they last!
Our 2025 commemorative race T-shirt is a short-sleeved tech shirt. Mockup below is our 2024 shirt. The 2025 shirt reveal is coming soon.
The shirt comes in mens/womens and youth sizes. Get one while supplies last.
Keeneland Race Course - Our Race Venue
Our host venue is historic Keeneland Race Course in southwest Lexington.
Founded By Horsemen
Keeneland is unique to the Thoroughbred industry. Only at Keeneland are world-class racing and industry-leading sales united under one mission-driven entity.
Today, Keeneland continues to be guided by its original mission, taking a leadership role in the industry to improve safety, promote integrity and strengthen the sport of racing.
A Global Leader in the Thoroughbred Industry
Keeneland is the world’s largest and most prominent Thoroughbred auction house and hosts world-class racing twice annually during its boutique Spring and Fall meetings. Owners, trainers, riders and fans from all over the world travel to Lexington each year to participate at Keeneland.
Place
4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY US 40510
Race Contact Info
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2024 Race Photos --- Thanks JA Laub Photography
Photos are free to download, share and enjoy!
2025 Charity Partner - Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation
DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation, Inc. is a social enterprise with 501(c)3 status. DV8 Kitchen’s vision is a future where everyone in active recovery will be able to find meaningful employment. Giving second chance employment opportunities to people in early stages of recovery, while learning valuable life skills and furthering their education to reach their full potential is DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation’s mission.
DV8’s foundation partners with recovery homes to employ residents ready to enter the workforce. The recovery homes provide safe housing as well as provide accountability through testing and residents working a meaningful recovery program.
Employees at DV8 Kitchen attend bi-weekly workshops designed to teach life skills, enrich their life experiences, help create a positive work environment and build community. Additionally, DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation, Inc. outfits employees with uniforms and food handler permits and shares the restaurant’s mission with other businesses to encourage the introduction of opportunities for second chance employees.
The foundation is in the process of developing a mentorship program to further the goals and needs of each employee by helping the individual remove barriers and develop an individualized career path for each employee.
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