Roots & Heritage 3K Powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame
Date and time
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY
Date and time
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY
Date and time
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY
Join us for our 3rd annual race event - a celebration of freedom, community, and unity
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, GUN START TIME 8:00AM, AT THE HISTORIC LYRIC THEATRE ON 300 E. THIRD STREET
Come join us at our NEW location for the Lexington Roots and Heritage Festival 3K event powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame! Lace up your running shoes and get ready run/walk with us to kick off Saturday events for the 2026 Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival. Celebrate freedom, community and unity with a fun and active morning supporting the Lexington African-American Sports Hall Of Fame (LAASHOF). Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for a new challenge, this 3K is perfect for all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and commemorate the culture by supporting the black sporting community. We'll see you at the start line!
RACE FEATURES:
Flat/fast paved course in Lexington's East End Custom unisex sized T-shirts for all 3K participants Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 in Age Groups All levels and abilities of runners and walkers welcomed Experience the 2026 Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival in support of the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (Saturday, 9/12/26) Race Packet Pickup/Check In Pre race Welcome/Announcements Race Start at 8:00am Awards For: Overall Top 3 Finishers, Top 3 Female and Male Finishers and for Top 3 Age Categories
AGE CATEGORIES: 9 & Under 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & up
PACKET PICKUP Our pre-race Packet Pickup is Friday, September 11, Time TBA.
For more information on LAASHOF visit: www.laashof.com.
1.9 mi