TOPS IN EQUINE The Great American Fitness Challenge: urday, June 13
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The Great American Fitness Challenge is coming to the Horse Park and bringing excitement for the entire family. With 15 years of fitness experience and events across the nation, attracts fitness enthusiasts of every level. Located next to the Horse Park’s Steeplechase Course, the 5K Fun Run and the 15K Race take runners through the rolling hills and stunning backdrops of the Park. The Open Steeplechase Experience channels inner equestrian skills with participants going through 3 miles and 7 exercise stations and tackling jumps that are usually reserved for the horses. It is open to all fitness levels. Meanwhile, the Elite Steeplechase Experience is the ultimate test of skill and finesse. There will also be a Fitness Expo and the event is also a great opportunity to volunteer! Go to gafitnesschallenge.com to see what might be the right fit for you. KY Horse Park Run Club Speaking of fitness, a new and FREE activity is beginning this June! The Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club will meet every Monday from June 1- September 28 between 5-8pm. Run or walk the pre-mapped out routes at a pace comfortable for you. Road bike enthusiasts are also welcome to join the Bluegrass Cycling
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Club who will make their way around the cities of Lexington and Georgetown. It all begins at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center, which will also feature local craft beers, food trucks, information tables and horse meet-and-greets. June 1 will have food trucks Sweet Lily and the Snack Shack. June 8 will host the great John’s Run/Walk Shop, along with Honnah Lee Bubble Tea and Bradford BBQ food trucks. And get that pup of yours something too with the Bluegrass Barkery truck, here every week! For more information, please contact Candace Rose at 859-259-4267. Lexington Rodeo: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20 From bull, saddlebronc and bareback riding (known as rough stock) to timed events like steer wrestling, barrel racing and roping events, the Lexington Rodeo is as much about variety as it is about being a highly competitive, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned ProRodeo event. The Alltech Arena is filled with the energy and excitement of competitive tests of strength and skill. Put on each year by the Rotary Club of Lexington (which is celebrating it’s 90th anniversary this year), the Lexington Rodeo has grown to include a 5K for runners of all ages and abilities as well