Join us for this truly unique racing experience at the Kentucky Horse Park benefiting the Kentucky Horse Council! You set your pace running or walking on the same Hunter Pace turf/cross country course that the horses ride. This is truly a one-of-a-kind run/walk experience you'll only find in the Horse Capital of the World. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8:00AM AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK RACE FEATURES: Unique Hunter Pace turf/cross country type course at the scenic Kentucky Horse Park Commemorative Horse Show Type Ribbon for all participants Commemorative unisex sized race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes S-3XL) Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton) & Finish Line Photo Contest Run, walk or stroll - All levels and ages are welcomed! Award for Best Tailgate and Best Costume Awards Presented for Top M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-14 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) Convenient race morning packet pickup Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause - The Kentucky Horse Council 5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon Dogs and strollers are not permitted in this race
We will have prizes for our Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in various age group categories. Our Top Male & Female Finishers (Champions) will earn a custom belt buckle (see photo below) for their achievement. Ribbons will be presented for the other awards.
3.1 Miles: Short Sleeved T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Dec 31 | Jun 29 |
| $35.00 | Jun 30 | Aug 30 | |
| $35.00 | Aug 31 | Sep 5 |
Enter KY Horse Park at the main entrance. Proceed past the security gate and take the 2nd turn off the roundabout to get onto Cigar Lane. Take Cigar Lane 1/2 mile to your first stop sign. Turn RIGHT on Nina Bonnie Lane. Proceed 1/4 mile up Nina Bonnie and turn LEFT at Barn 18. Proceed past the barns to the small gravel road behind the barns where we will be parking for the race.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | 33:56 | 21:04 |
| 2024 | 61 | 37:53 | 25:22 |
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