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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 2,453 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 5pm · usually ~47 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 5pm–10pm

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Best time to ride Lightning Run (KK)

On a typical Friday, Lightning Run (KK) runs about 47 min at rope drop, peaks near 58 min around 3 PM, and eases to 29 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 59 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 29 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 1 min, this is the #11 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Kentucky Kingdom (park average 7 min). The longest is Bella Musica (KK) at 34 min.

Typical Lightning Run (KK) wait by day

Day	Rope Drop	Midday Peak	Late Night
Sunday	48 min	58 min 3 PM	26 min
Wednesday	58 min	58 min 5 PM	28 min
Thursday	17 min	29 min 4 PM	1 min
Friday	47 min	58 min 3 PM	29 min
Saturday · busiest	7 min	59 min 5 PM	29 min

Lightning Run (KK) average wait by month

1 to 34 min monthly range

Month	Avg Wait	Readings
July 2026	20 min	4,380
August 2026	22.4 min	3,631
September 2026	33.6 min	2,304
October 2026	1.4 min	149

Lightning Run (KK) wait time FAQ

▾When is Lightning Run (KK) shortest?

Lightning Run (KK) is shortest at rope drop (about 47 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 29 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 58 min around 3 PM.

▾Which day is Lightning Run (KK) busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 59 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 29 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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Based on 2,453 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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