Miles For Medicine 5K
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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk
The Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Lexington, KY at Coldstream Park (Coldstream Dog Park Area / Legacy Trail), 1850 Pisacano Drive, 40511. The event includes multiple race options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Walk (untimed)
- Kid's Dash
- Virtual Runner/Walker
Race features and logistics
The 5K follows a flat, fast route on the Legacy Trail through Coldstream Park. Chip timing for the 5K is provided by RaceRise. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in 5-year age groups. Participants receive commemorative performance T-shirts in men’s, women’s, and youth sizes. A DJ and free race photos (Paul Martin Photography) are part of the event. Packet pickup is held on race morning from 7:30 to 8:45 am at the Coldstream Dog Park near the orange/blue RaceRise tent. Social teams are organized, with a prize for the largest team. Food will be available.
Beneficiary
Proceeds support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic. The clinic has offered free services since 1986 and operates from the Salvation Army women and children’s shelter. Services include twice weekly adult clinics, monthly pediatric and ophthalmology clinics, oral cancer screenings by ENT, and weekly tobacco cessation groups. The clinic helps patients access insurance, primary care, and dental care, and is run by medical students with volunteer clinical support. Funds raised go toward medications and supplies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
