Events
3K Run/Walk
305 spots left. Price increases after July 20, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
FREE Kid's Dash (7 & Under)
58 spots left. Registration ends September 19, 2026 at 8:45am EDT
Virtual Runner/Walker
52 spots left. Registration ends September 18, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Race Volunteer
9 spots left. Registration ends September 18, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Place
Lexington, KY US 40503
Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual #FeedTheKids 3K and help us pay off all student lunch debts for Fayette County Public School students!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026at 9:00AM at WELLINGTON PARK (South Lexington)
RACE FEATURES
- Scenic paved 3K (1.86 miles) course at beautiful Wellington Park
- Commemorative race T-shirts
- Overall & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups)
- 3K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash (7 and under) and Virtual Option
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography) & Finish Line Photo Contest
- DJ/Entertainment
- Delicious Dahlhus Fudge for all!
- Post race celebration/party at Mirror Twin Brewing (A free beer for those 21 and older, show bib)
- Food, fun and fellowship for an awesome cause!
PACKET PICKUP - PPU will be held on Friday, September 18th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company. Picking up for friends/family is encouraged. We'll also have race day PPU from 7:15-8:45am at Wellington Park (park pavilion).
3K PRICING - $25 Early Bird (7/6-20), $30 (7/21-8/31), $35 (9/1-15), $40 (9/16-19)
3K ROUTE MAP
CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the #FEEDTHEKIDS 5k will be donated to the Dahlhus Fund, a nonprofit fund through the Bluegrass Community Foundation that aims to pay off all of the student lunch debts for Fayette County Public Schools students. LEARN MORE/DONATE
Did you know that 1 in 4 public school students in the Commonwealth experience food insecurity? During the 2024-25 school year, student lunch debt for Fayette County students topped $35,000. Through fundraising efforts, the Dahlhus Fund was able to issue a grand of $13,000 towards that debt at the end of the '25 school year and aims to pay the entire lunch debt at the end of the 2025-26 year no matter what that amount is.
MIRROR TWIN BREWING AFTER PARTY/CELEBRATION
The after race after party will be at Mirror Twin Brewing's Annex (730 National Avenue 40502) starting at 10:30am. Anyone who brings their race bib to the after party will get a free beer. Brunch is also available for purchase from Rolling Oven Pizza.
TITLE SPONSORS: Dahlhus Fudge, Mirror Twin Brewing, Plane and Simple & Whitaker Bank
INTERESTED IN BEING A RACE SPONSOR? We have various levels of race sponsorship available. If interested, please email Adam Dahl at dahlhusfudge@gmail.com
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Join Us for the Yummiest Race of the Fall!
Fun Post Race Celebration with Free Beer at Mirror Twin!
Show your race bib for one complimentary beer at Mirror Twin Brewing on the day of the race only (21 and older).
2025 Race Photos - Thanks JA Laub Photography!
All photos are free to download, share and enjoy!
