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Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K

Name: Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K
Start: 2026-03-22
End: 2026-03-22
Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 22 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Join our 3rd Annual Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K to benefit the Blood Cancer United!

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 at 3:00PM at COLDSTREAM PARK in LEXINGTON

Our race will start behind the Embassy Suites North Lexington so come straight to the hotel for convenient/easy parking.

Why? It’s all in support of a good cause: raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

RACE FEATURES:

Flat, fast course on paved trail surfaces on the scenic Legacy Trail
Commemorative unisex sized race T-shirts (Sizes S-3XL)
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
Free race photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
5K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash, and Virtual Option
Special Student/Child Pricing for the 5K ($20 for 18 and under)
Music, food, fun and fundraising for a great cause!

5K RACE PRICING: January 28-February 15 ($25), February 16-March 8 ($30), March 9-22 ($35)

Blood Cancer United (Formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The BCU mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. BCU funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

5K ROUTE MAP

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walker

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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00:00

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$30.00

Race Volunteer

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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01:15

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$0.00

FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 220 Yards

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14:45

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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15:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Lexington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.0° / 14.7°

wb_sunny -0.4° / 10.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.1 /

water_drop 65.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.0° / 14.7°

wb_sunny -0.4° / 10.8°

air 14.1 km/h

water_drop 65.4%

About Lexington

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.