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Lightning Run — Attraction in Louisville

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Lightning Run
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Lightning Run is a custom Hyper GT-X steel roller coaster, created and manufactured by Chance Rides, located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Since its opening on May 24, 2014, Lightning Run is, to-date, the only operating Hyper GT-X model roller coaster in the world.
Nearby attractions
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Freedom Hall
937 Phillips Ln Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY 40209
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Broadbent Arena
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Kentucky Flyer
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Kentucky expo center
4125 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213
Nearby restaurants
Taco Tequila
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Al’s Table
830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
The Bistro
733 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Louisville, KY 40209
Black Olive Italian Restaurant
2745 Crittenden Dr Suit A, Louisville, KY 40209
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, Crittenden Dr
2745 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
Arby's
2804 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
Bluegrass Grille
Louisville, KY 40209
The Garden Grille & Bar
2735 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
Paradise Pizza
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Nearby hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
819 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Airport
709 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Louisville Airport
653 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
800 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
810 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
700 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
820 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport Expo Center
3000 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
2850 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
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Lightning Run

937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
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Lightning Run is a custom Hyper GT-X steel roller coaster, created and manufactured by Chance Rides, located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Since its opening on May 24, 2014, Lightning Run is, to-date, the only operating Hyper GT-X model roller coaster in the world.

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attractions: Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay, Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Flyer, Kentucky expo center, restaurants: Taco Tequila, Al’s Table, The Bistro, Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, Black Olive Italian Restaurant, El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, Crittenden Dr, Arby's, Bluegrass Grille, The Garden Grille & Bar, Paradise Pizza
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Nearby attractions of Lightning Run

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay

Freedom Hall

Kentucky Exposition Center

Broadbent Arena

Kentucky Flyer

Kentucky expo center

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay

4.3

(4.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Freedom Hall

Freedom Hall

4.4

(1.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

4.4

(3.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Broadbent Arena

Broadbent Arena

4.4

(519)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Gung Fu Tea at a tea-house
Gung Fu Tea at a tea-house
Sat, Dec 6 • 6:30 AM
Louisville, Kentucky, 40203
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Custom Candle Creating & Cocktails
Custom Candle Creating & Cocktails
Fri, Dec 12 • 12:00 PM
Louisville, Kentucky, 40206
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Prohibition tour with ghosts, cocktails, and bites
Prohibition tour with ghosts, cocktails, and bites
Tue, Dec 9 • 5:00 PM
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
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Nearby restaurants of Lightning Run

Taco Tequila

Al’s Table

The Bistro

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Black Olive Italian Restaurant

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, Crittenden Dr

Arby's

Bluegrass Grille

The Garden Grille & Bar

Paradise Pizza

Taco Tequila

Taco Tequila

2.3

(2)

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Al’s Table

Al’s Table

4.3

(95)

Closed
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The Bistro

The Bistro

3.8

(6)

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Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

4.3

(5)

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Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom is a world class rollercoaster. This was my first impression of it. I better stop playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 so much. #kentuckykingdom #rockymountainconstruction #foryoupage #topthrillbrothers #amusementpark #ride #itsajoke @Kentucky Kingdom
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Not the largest coaster but it is a lot of fun and provides great airtime.
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Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom is a world class rollercoaster. This was my first impression of it. I better stop playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 so much. #kentuckykingdom #rockymountainconstruction #foryoupage #topthrillbrothers #amusementpark #ride #itsajoke @Kentucky Kingdom
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Not the largest coaster but it is a lot of fun and provides great airtime.
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3y

Lightning Run is an awesome hundred foot steel coaster. It packs some seriously enjoyable airtime and fun banked turns throughout. Makes me question why there aren't more of these Chance Hyper GTXs at other amusement parks. In the back row, the first drop is the most powerful drop in the park. My personal favorite moments where the first drop and everything up until the final bunny hills. Speaking of the final bunny hills, they hurt. A LOT! I'm pretty sure it's my height though. I'm six feet tall and my thighs were not having a fun time. I'm sure the airtime is much more enjoyable if you are not a larger guest and or not tall. Really fun coaster but a bit painful at the end. Awesome color scheme as well, really stands out from the...

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5.0
5y

Lightning Run is what I'd consider to be the signature coaster of Kentucky Kingdom. Small in size, no loops, but huge in thrills. It's a fast paced coaster with twisted fast transitions, a twisted layout, back to back turns, elements high in the air and low to the ground, and lots and lots of airtime. Kentucky Kingdom would be nothing without this ride and it's the heart and soul of the park. Don't miss out on this airtime filled coaster...

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5.0
4y

Absolutley fantastic coaster. Airtime is extremely good. Feels a lot like an RMC. I really hope more of these Chance Rides Hyper GT-X coasters are built because they are cheap and small yet provide spectacular ride experiences full of sharp ejector airtime which I absolutely cannot...

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