Roots & Heritage 3K Powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame

Join us for our 3rd annual race event - a celebration of freedom, community, and unity

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, TIME TBA, INTERSECTION OF ELM TREE LANE & THIRD STREET

Come join us at our NEW location for the ROOTS 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 Event
Awards For Top Finishers

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.

All participants will receive this commemorative race T-shirt with their registration. Shirts first come first serve so don't wait too long to register or you may miss out on your preferred size.

Compete for a chance to win one of these custom race medals.   Top overall awards as well as age group awards will be up for grabs!

This course will stay on a paved multi-use trail that is generally flat and fast!