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Lightning Run (KK) Wait Times

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Lightning Run (KK) at Kentucky Kingdom, built on 5,457 measured readings.

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Best time to ride Lightning Run (KK)

On a typical Monday, Lightning Run (KK) runs about 11 min at rope drop, peaks near 26 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Thursday is the worst day (about 52 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 20 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

That makes Lightning Run (KK) the longest average wait at Kentucky Kingdom right now (22 min vs a 4 min park average).

Typical Lightning Run (KK) wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday12 min30 min 4 PM10 min
Monday11 min26 min 1 PM5 min
Tuesday6 min20 min 1 PM6 min
Wednesday4 min40 min 12 PM9 min
Thursday · busiest4 min52 min 1 PM16 min
Friday21 min48 min 1 PM15 min
Saturday4 min49 min 1 PM35 min

Lightning Run (KK) average wait by month

20 to 22 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
July 202620 min4,380
August 202622.2 min2,732

Lightning Run (KK) wait time FAQ

▾When is Lightning Run (KK) shortest?

Lightning Run (KK) is shortest at rope drop (about 11 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 26 min around 1 PM.

▾Which day is Lightning Run (KK) busiest?

Thursday runs the longest lines, peaking around 52 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 20 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Lightning Run (KK) right now?

Lightning Run (KK) isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.

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