Sat, Sep 19, 2026

#FeedTheKids 3K

Lexington, KY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

1.86 Miles250 Yards

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the #FeedTheKids 3K

The course runs on paved paths through Wellington Park in south Lexington, which keeps things smooth underfoot. It is a short route, so even runners who do not train much can see the finish line coming. The race benefits a fund that works to clear student lunch debt for local public school kids, which gives the morning a clear sense of purpose.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local running store, with a race-morning option at the park pavilion as a backup. After the race, the celebration moves to Mirror Twin Brewing, where runners who bring their bib can get a beer, and brunch from a pizza food truck is available for purchase.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

1.86 Miles · 2025 results

254finishers

11:38winner

30:03median

41:34cutoff

Top 3: Paul Buechler (11:38) · Luke Bonneville (11:55) · Joseph Collins (11:59)

The #FeedTheKids 3K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1.86 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$30

250 Yards9/19/2026 08:45Free

1.86 Miles9/19/2026 00:00$30

Race Volunteer9/19/2026 07:30Free

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Common Questions About the #FeedTheKids 3K

Will I finish last at the #FeedTheKids 3K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1.86 Miles field finished slower than 30:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 41:34, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the #FeedTheKids 3K a good first 1.86 Miles?

A field of 254 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1.86 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the #FeedTheKids 3K?

The 1.86 Miles winner ran 11:38 while the median finisher took 30:03. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.