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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk
Wilmore,
Kentucky,
United States
343 days left
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Date
23 Oct, 2027
Races
1 distance
Entry fee
$30.00
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Website
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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk
About the event
Kick off the annual GINKGO GALORE™ Festival with the GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky!
Start your day with a scenic run through the "Ginkgo Capital of America," a community celebrated for its stunning ginkgo trees, vibrant fall colors, and small-town charm. Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or bringing the whole family, this event offers a fun and welcoming way to experience one of Kentucky's most unique fall festivals.
☕ Fuel up before and after the race with coffee from Drinklings, and enjoy delicious breakfast burritos provided by Los Altos, complimentary for runners while supplies last.
🥁 As you make your way to the finish line, you'll be welcomed by the powerful rhythms of the Samurai Taiko Drummers, creating an unforgettable race-day experience.
After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy a full day of GINKGO GALORE activities, including:
- Art Show
- Vendor Marketplace
- Scavenger Hunts
- Film Festival
- Family Entertainment
- Samurai Taiko Drummers
- Food Vendors
- And much more!
The race begins at 9:00 AM at 204 N. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390.
Run. Walk. Celebrate. GO GO GINKGO! 🌿🏃♀️🏃♂️
Races offered
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Wilmore.
Temperature10.1° / 20.7°
Feels like7.7° / 18.8°
Sunshine hours8h 45m
Rainfall2.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.4%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:48
Sunset18:59
About Wilmore
Learn more about the host city, Wilmore.
Wilmore is a home rule-class city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,999 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all of it land.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Janelle Schnake | 34:11 |
| 🥈 | Laura Segre-Lewis | 38:50 |
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