Lexington Legacy 5k
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Lexington Legacy 5k
The Lexington Legacy 5k is an annual run/walk organized by the Lexington High School Cross Country and Track & Field program. The event began as an alumni race in 2008 and uses the nearly all-road course the team has run since 1970. Proceeds support the LHS Cross Country and Track & Field team, which includes nearly 250 athletes.
Distances offered:
- 5K in-person at Lincoln Field, Lexington, MA
- 5K virtual between November 28 and December 5, 2026
The in-person course is USATF certified, begins and ends behind the Little League baseball diamond at Lincoln Field, travels out to Worthen Road, and runs through the neighborhood around Lexington High School. The middle portion of the course includes several hills. The layout is described as spectator friendly: spectators can view the start, walk about 400 meters to the one-mile mark, and return to Lincoln Field near the finish.
The event includes a team competition with a minimum of five runners per team, prizes, and bragging rights. Awards include male and female champions, first-place LHS alumni awards, and first-place age-group awards across a range of age bands; duplicate award winners will not be issued.
Entry fees vary by registration time and category. Pre-registered participants before November 7 receive the official T-shirt; shirts are also available for purchase. Race bibs serve as raffle entries. Race day photos will be published for public access. Strollers and dogs are permitted but should start at the back of the field to avoid collisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
