# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Cupcake Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Come Run For VIPS and earn a race shirt and delicious BabyCakes cupcake!

The 9th Annual Cupcake Classic 3K will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30pm at Wellington Park in South Lexington.  Our race will support the good work of VIPS a nonprofit dedicated to providing early vision interventions and parental support to children with blindness or low vision. 

RACE FEATURES:

• Commemorative super soft Race T-Shirts
• BabyCakes cupcakes and ice cream (Thanks Forcht Bank!) 
• Paved course in beautiful Wellington Park
• Overall and Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions, Top 3 M/F)
• Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline Eaton)
• DJ
• Social Teams to enhance your race experience.  Largest Team wins a prize!
• 3K Run/Walk, Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile), & Virtual Runner/Walker option
• Referral Rewards (Invite your friends and family and get a refund on your registration)

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Justine at jaycock@vips.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/the-cupcake-classic/200030312674724
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wellington Park
- **lat**: 38.00100613859
- **long**: -84.541018847389
- **full address**: Wellington Park, 601 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY 40503-27ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Cupcake Classic
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Cupcake Classic being held?
  - **A:** The Cupcake Classic takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wellington Park, 601 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY 40503-27ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Cupcake Classic?
  - **A:** The Cupcake Classic is organized by VIPS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Cupcake Classic is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Cupcake Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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