Freebird 5K
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Freebird 5K
The Freebird 5K is scheduled for August 21, 2027 at Coldstream Dog Park / Legacy Trail in Lexington, Kentucky. The event includes an in-person timed 5K on paved trail surfaces and an untimed 1 mile fun walk, plus a virtual runner or walker option for participants who cannot attend in person.
Distances offered
- 5K (3.1 miles) timed run and walk on paved trail
- 1 mile untimed fun walk
- Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk on your own schedule
The in-person 5K includes awards for the top three male and female overall finishers and top three male and female age group finishers. Age groups are listed in five year increments through 65-69, plus a 70 and over category, and youth categories beginning at 0-9. Commemorative unisex T-shirts are included with registration; a no-shirt option is available and virtual entrants will receive or be sent a commemorative T-shirt as described by the organizer. Packet pickup is available at Coldstream Park on race morning.
The event benefits the Lexington Public Safety Museum, which preserves and exhibits the history of public safety agencies within Fayette County, Kentucky. Volunteer opportunities are available and volunteers who complete a full race day shift receive a commemorative T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
