About the Lexington Legacy 5k
The course runs on roads the high school cross country and track program has used for decades, so the route has history under it. Strollers and dogs are welcome, which means the starting pack is genuinely mixed, and race-day photos go up afterward for free.
After finishing, runners head to Revolution Hall for a post-race gathering. Beer, pepperoni pizza, and a brunch menu are there when you arrive. The space is open and large enough to spread out, which makes it easy to find whoever you came with or meet someone new.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2025 results
389finishers
16:16winner
29:19median
1:00:50cutoff
Top 3: Joey Ryan (16:16) · Thomas Lingard (16:43) · Oliver Dicerbo (16:57)
The Lexington Legacy 5k has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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.
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