Freebird 5K

SEP
12
2026
Honor a local public safety hero at the Freebird 5K in Lexington and support the Lexington Public Safety Museum. Run or walk a scenic, flat course along Coldstream Park and the Legacy Trail, enjoy commemorative shirts, photos, and community spirit.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Freebird 5K : Lexington, KY

The Freebird 5K takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Coldstream Dog Park / Legacy Trail, 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY 40511. The event is held to honor the life and legacy of a local public safety professional. The race benefits the Lexington Public Safety Museum.

Events and course

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed)
  • Virtual Runner/Walker

The course is described as flat, fast, and scenic along Coldstream Park and the Legacy Trail. Packet pickup is available on race morning at Coldstream Park.

Awards, swag and other features

Overall top three male and female finishers will be recognized, along with top three male and female in multiple 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, and 70+. Commemorative unisex poly/cotton shirts are offered (sizes S through 4XL) with a no-shirt option. Additional features include free race photos, a finish-line photo contest, social teams with a prize for the largest team, race-day packet pickup, food, and volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
1 Mile Fun Walk
Virtual Runner/walker