UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

The 5th Annual UK Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Presented by UK Ag Equine Programs and the AFE 300 Equine Event Planning Class, this event welcomes the entire community to the University of Kentucky campus. Proceeds from the race support the Student Experience and Applied Education Fund, which provides financial assistance for students to pursue academic and recreational equine activities, as well as various equine-focused clubs and teams.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Key Benefit
UK Horsey Hustle 5K	5 km	1:00 PM EDT	Equine Program Funding
Virtual 5K	5 km	Flexible	Remote Participation

Participation and Logistics

The event is centered at 1850 Pisacano Drive. On-site check-in, registration, and T-shirt distribution begin at 12:00 PM, followed by the race start at 1:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the family-friendly activities and awards ceremony scheduled for 2:00 PM. For those who registered by the March 10th deadline, specific shirt sizes are guaranteed. The course map is available on the official event website, highlighting a route that showcases the university's equine-centric facilities.

Registration and Fees

Current registration for the 5K Run/Walk is $39.85 (inclusive of fees), with a special Student Rate of $34.46. Groups of four or more can utilize the Group Rate of $37.71 per person. Virtual participation is available for $29.07 for those who wish to support the cause from afar. Registration remains open for the next 19 days, closing on April 12th. For further details regarding the scholarship fund or event sponsorship, contact Mary Jane Little at 859-753-4271. This hustle provides a unique way for Lexington residents to support the next generation of equine professionals.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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$34.46

5K Run/Walk - Group Rate

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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13:00

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$32.30

5K Run/Walk - Student Rate

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$29.07

Virtual 5K

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$29.07

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.8° / 19.5°

wb_sunny 5.4° / 16.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.7 /

water_drop 68.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.8° / 19.5°

wb_sunny 5.4° / 16.9°

air 13.7 km/h

water_drop 68.4%

About Lexington

Learn more about the host city, 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.