Veterans VA5K
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Event
The 10th annual Veterans VA5K takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Lexington, KY at the Lexington VA Health Care System Franklin R. Sousley Campus (2250 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511). The event offers both in-person and virtual options.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Details
The in-person 5K uses a closed, relatively flat course on paved surfaces within the VA Medical Center campus and is chip timed. The event benefits the Lexington VA Medical Center Volunteer Program and the Lexington Fisher House. Presenting and coordinating sponsors include the Lexington Division of Community Corrections and Columbia Gas of Kentucky and its NiVets employee resource group.
Race features include overall and age group awards, special AUSA military cash prizes for selected military categories, team pricing for groups of 10 or more, commemorative race T-shirts, and free race photos. Cash prize categories list awards for JROTC, Senior ROTC, largest groups, and fastest Army Recruiting, Army Reserve, and National Guard participants.
Packet pickup is available the Friday before the race and at the RaceRise tent near the flagpole in front of the VA Center on race day; virtual participants receive their packet by U.S. mail. Virtual results can be submitted online. Parking and restrooms are available at the Sousley campus. Pricing listed on the event page shows the in-person option at $35 and the virtual option at $40. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.