Run The Bluegrass

Race Overview: A race coming up on 05/16/2026 in Lexington, KY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2025-11-23

Race Overview:

Run alongside beautiful horse farms on Saturday May 16th as you take on Americas Prettiest Half Marathon: Run The Bluegrass! 
With 10k and 5k options also available, there is a distance for everyone, so sign up the whole family, or your best friend, and make a weekend out of it.

Start & finish, Race head quarters, and our Expo are at Talon Winery. 
 
Enjoy a variety of food and drink after the race from local food and coffee trucks, in addition to Talons wonderful selection of wines. 

Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick Up Details TBA

*There is no race day packet pick-up. If you or a friend/family member are unable to pick-up your packet in the week leading up to the race, please select advance packet shipping so we can get your items to you ahead of Raceday.

*Pre-Race Deadlines*

  • Bib Transfer
  • Distance Changes
  • Switch to Virtual Race
  • 2027 Deferrals

 

 

**ALL RACERS MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:30AM ON RACE DAY**

Road closures surrounding the course will be going into effect at 6:30am on race day, you will not be an exception if you are late, the road closures are in place for safety and to ensure a punctual 7am start time – this is why it is imperative that you are at Talon by 6:30am on race day. 
If you are using a ride share service please make sure you arrive by 6:30am so they can leave Talon and exit the course quickly. 

 

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